Using the Helix Core Visual Client (P4V) to access the Helix Core Server

The Helix Core Visual Client (P4V) is the cross-platform graphical user interface for the Helix Core Server. P4V lets you to check files in and out, compare versions, work with streams, and more.

For more information, see the Helix Core Visual Client (P4V) Guide.

1. Download the Helix Visual Client (P4V).

2. Start P4V.

   The Open Connection dialog box opens.

3. On the Remote Server tab, type the connection details.

   Field	Value
   Server	<IP address copied after deployment>:1666 Example: ssl:34.168.10.170:1666
   User	perforce

4. Click OK.

   You are prompted to trust the fingerprint of the public key sent by the server.

5. Click Connect.

6. In the Perforce Password Required dialog box, type the password for the perforce user. For more information, see:

• DigitalOcean - Helix Core Server perforce user credentials - DigitalOcean deployment
• Google Cloud - Helix Core Server perforce user credentials - Google Cloud deployment

7. Click OK.

   You are logged in and can start using P4V.