Logging Into CWBI Environments using HEC-RTS and CWMS-Vue

This guide is intended to help you configure and troubleshoot CDA login connections.

OpenID Connect in HEC-RTS 3.6 Only

OpenID Connect login is only available in HEC-RTS 3.6, CWMS-Vue 4.2.0, or later.

Step 1: Configure your Login Settings

  1. Open your application (HEC-RTS or CWMS-Vue) and navigate to CWMS Server Setup.
  2. Select or enter the target environment URL:
    1. DEV: https://water.dev.cwbi.us/cwms-data/
    2. TEST: https://cwms-data-test.cwbi.us/cwms-data/
    3. PROD: https://cwms-data.usace.army.mil/cwms-data/
  3. Select your target Office from the dropdown list.
  4. Set Authentication to OpenID Connect and confirm the Auth URL populates correctly.

Step 2: Log In via CAC

  1. Attempt to log in to the new connection. A browser window will automatically open.
  2. Complete your CAC login through the browser.
  3. Once authenticated, return to your HEC-RTS or CWMS-Vue application.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Wrong Authentication Type

If you selected the incorrect Authentication option (OpenID CWBI instead of OpenID Connect), you will see the following errors. 

To correct this issue, return to the CWMS Server Setup and switch the authentication type to OpenID Connect.

Profile Prompt

If a prompt appears asking how to handle your user profile, select Add to existing account.

Step 3: Verify Your Permissions

  1. Log in to the connection via CWMS-Vue.
  2. If you see (Read Only) next to the Server name, your account may lack the necessary permissions.
  3. Contact your local database administrator to have roles assigned to your account.