Track Employee Activities

I was skeptical at first when I saw the promise to “improve terminal productivity without leaving a chair”. However, your Terminal Monitor has quickly turned me into a believer.

M. Hansen, USA

Windows 11,10,8,7; Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016

A Centralized Employee Tracking System for Your Terminal Server

Track employee activities from a single place! REFOG Terminal Monitor runs on your Terminal Server, tracking, logging and reporting all or select activities of connected employees. Using REFOG Terminal Monitor helps improve employee productivity, track attendance and enforce corporate policies.

Track Employee Activities

Enforce Corporate Policies

REFOG Terminal Monitor is there to help you enforce your corporate policies. The numerous logs and monitors are designed to help administrators and company officers to make sure their employees are doing the right thing. Application tracking allows monitoring which programs employees launch and for how long they stay open. Keystroke logging saves everything typed from the keyboard. Real-time key press interception provides instant alerts of one of the pre-defined key phrases is detected, allowing preventing information leaks and helping enforce corporate security policies. The chat tracking module intercepts and decodes conversations in popular instant messengers, while Web surfing logging tracks Web all sites visited, allowing administrators to stay aware of their employees online activities.

Prevent Security Breaches with Real-Time Monitoring

REFOG Terminal Monitor can be set to instantly alert administrators about certain activities. A set of pre-defined key phrases will trigger an alert, notifying company officers about employees’ abuse of your intellectual property. A timely alert is essential in preventing information leaks and breaches of security, while collecting evidence of committed offences helps investigating the matter a great deal.

Improve Employee Productivity

Knowing exactly what, when, and for how long your employees run, what Web sites they visit, and what conversations they engage into during their working hours goes miles in improving employee productivity. Being under constant watch, employees spend less time playing and chatting while concentrating on doing what they are paid for.

What You See Is What You Get

REFOG Terminal Monitor save screen captures, chat conversations and keystrokes in convenient reports. Each employee is logged and reported individually for easier access to the logs.

Background Operation

REFOG Terminal Monitor runs on your Terminal Server in background, invisible and inaccessible to your employees. The system maintains individual logs for each employee who logs in, captures keystrokes, logs applications they ring and Web sites they visit, and makes periodic screen captures of employee's desktops to better illustrate their activities.

Frequently Asked Questions About Refog Terminal Monitor

What is Refog Terminal Monitor? +

Refog Terminal Monitor is a software solution designed for monitoring client-server systems. It is installed on a Terminal Server to track the activities of all local and remote users connected to it. The software records keystrokes, application usage, web visits, and captures periodic screenshots. Data is stored in a user-defined database, ensuring control over log management. It provides detailed insights into employee activity on the server.

How does Refog Terminal Monitor differ from other monitoring tools? +

Refog Terminal Monitor is tailored for Terminal Server environments, unlike tools focused on individual desktops. It monitors multiple users—local and remote—from a single server installation. Key differences include the ability to choose where logs are stored, two-tiered access permissions, and detailed analysis charts for each report type. Logs can be exported in HTML or CSV formats, offering flexibility not always found in competitors.

What activities can Refog Terminal Monitor track? +

Refog Terminal Monitor tracks a wide range of user activities on the Terminal Server. This includes keystrokes, such as emails and chat messages, application usage, and websites visited. It also captures screenshots at set intervals and logs interactions in messaging apps. All data is compiled into individual user logs for comprehensive monitoring.

How does Refog Terminal Monitor improve productivity? +

Refog Terminal Monitor enhances productivity by providing visibility into employee activities on the Terminal Server. It tracks time spent on applications and websites, identifying unproductive behavior like excessive browsing. Screenshots and logs allow managers to review work patterns and address inefficiencies. Real-time alerts notify administrators of policy violations, enabling quick corrective actions.

Can Refog Terminal Monitor enforce company policies? +

Yes, Refog Terminal Monitor helps enforce policies by monitoring user actions against set rules. It logs keystrokes, app usage, and web activity, flagging violations like accessing restricted sites. Real-time keyword alerts and screenshots provide evidence of breaches, allowing administrators to maintain compliance across all server users.

Where are the logs stored in Refog Terminal Monitor? +

Refog Terminal Monitor allows users to choose where logs are stored. You can select a local database on the Terminal Server or link logs to an external digital storage system. This ensures data remains under your control. Logs include keystrokes, screenshots, and app usage, accessible with two-tiered permission settings for security.

Is Refog Terminal Monitor easy to install? +

Refog Terminal Monitor features a straightforward installation process with a step-by-step wizard. Users can configure monitoring options, select a database, and choose visible or hidden mode during setup. Compatible with Windows Server systems, it requires minimal effort to deploy and begins tracking activities immediately after installation.

Can Refog Terminal Monitor run in hidden mode? +

Yes, Refog Terminal Monitor offers a hidden mode where it operates without visible signs, such as icons or notifications. It remains undetectable in the task manager and system tray. Access is secured with a custom hotkey, restricting control to authorized administrators only.

What security features does Refog Terminal Monitor provide? +

Refog Terminal Monitor includes several security features. It allows local storage of logs to prevent unauthorized access, with a two-tiered permission system restricting who can view data. Real-time alerts notify administrators of potential breaches, and screenshots provide visual evidence. Data encryption ensures logs remain secure within the server environment.

How does Refog Terminal Monitor analyze activity? +

Refog Terminal Monitor provides detailed activity analysis through logs and charts. It tracks keystrokes, app usage, and web visits for each user, generating individual reports. Analysis includes charts for each report type and a general overview of activity, exportable in HTML or CSV formats for further review.

Can Refog Terminal Monitor track multiple users? +

Yes, Refog Terminal Monitor tracks multiple users connected to the Terminal Server, both local and remote. It creates separate logs for each user, capturing their keystrokes, app usage, and web activity. Screenshots and reports are accessible from a central interface, making it ideal for managing large teams.

Is Refog Terminal Monitor legal to use? +

Refog Terminal Monitor is legal when used on systems you own or have permission to monitor, such as company-owned Terminal Servers. It’s designed for lawful employee oversight. Using it without consent on devices you don’t control may violate local laws. Always check regional regulations before deployment.