Alta Video web app overview

Last modified: Wednesday July 23, 2025.

When you log in to the Alta Video web app, the Dashboard opens.

Alta Video Dashboard

Alta Video Dashboard features

Open the Dashboard

Click the Alta Video or partner logo in the tool bar to open the Dashboard.

Tool icons

Click on a tool icon to open the relevant tool. The tools you can see and access are determined by your user role permissions.

Tool bar

You can switch between open tools by clicking on their icons in the tool bar.

• Click to open the tool list. The tools you can access are determined by your user role permissions.
• Hover over an open tool icon to see additional tabs for that tool.
• To close a tool, hover over the icon and click

Menu bar

• Documentation: Open a link to documentation for the currently selected tool.
• Notifications: Open a list of system, alarm, and event notifications.
  • indicates an unread notification.
  • For more information, see View Alta Video system notifications and alarms.
• App switcher: Signed-in users of Alta Video, Alta Protect, and Alta Access can switch applications without re-authentication.
  • Click in the menu bar and select the required application. The application opens using the current user credentials in a new browser tab.
  • If applicable, you can change between organizations using the dropdown in the menu bar.
• Settings: Configure your personal user settings, open the API explorer, open the feature tutorial, or sign out of Alta Video.
  • To change you deployment settings, click your initials in the menu bar and select Profile.
  • For more information, see Alta Video user settings.

Global banner

Alta Video shows important software and system information in a banner under the menu bar, such as software updates. If applicable, you can click the button in the banner to learn more.