Use the below button to reset any system password. Please do not submit multiple requests. Please allow our staff time to process your new password request. Your new password will be emailed to the address we have on file.

Accessing our system is as easy as 1-2-3.  First you need to register if you haven't already done so. Your account information will be emailed back to you. Next, you will need a 5250 emulator.  You can download a very popular one for free from www.mochasoft.dk. Mochasoft is widely used around the world and is easy to use. You may also use Client Access Express. There is also a wonderful application called Passport 5250 available from Zephyr Corp. They offer a downloadable shareware version of the application via their website which can be found at www.zephyrcorp.com/iSeries-access.htm. Download or acquire one of these applications and install. Once installed, direct the connection to address you were given in your welcome to Rikas Communications Email. A listing of all our server addresses can be found at the bottom of this page. Do not use an IP address. Our domain will direct you into the system. If you are having difficulty connecting, make sure you are connected to the internet and are not behind any firewalls such as Zone Alarm or Internet Security suites or Windows Firewall. Make sure nothing is blocking port 23. Both of the above shareware applications offer information and instructions to help you get connected. Premium account holders will have access to our 'Access via Web' feature which allows you to connect to the system through you web browser such as Internet Explorer without the need for separate 5250 client sofware. If you have an active premium account and would like to connect via 'Access via Web' click here.

Using Mochasoft for example, after installing Mochasoft on your machine, open the software on your computer and click on the "OPEN" button in the top left hand corner of the screen.  A dialog box will appear.  In the box labeled AS/400 Host, enter rikas.rikascom.net.  Click OK and you should see the sign on screen within a few seconds.  If you have problems, check to make sure you are not behind a firewall and nothing is blocking the default port of 23, as that is the port it will need to make the connection.

Use the following addresses to connect to our systems, do not use an IP address.

rikas.rikascom.net

rikas2.rikascom.net

You should have received a Welcome Email from Rikas Communications after registering which told you which address to use.

If you are still experiencing problems, click here to open a Help Desk ticket.

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