Overview of the customization file

The customization file is an XML-based configuration object in the Threat Defense device that controls the visual appearance and layout of Secure Client to remote VPN users. It defines:

Branding—logos and color schemes
Page structure—logon page and portal layout
Content elements—titles, banners, and button labels
Messaging—error messages and other user-facing text

By default, a Threat Defense device has two customization objects:

Template: A blank XML template file that you can update to add the required customizations. You cannot delete this file.
DfltCustomization: An XML file with a set of URLs and basic customization to bring up the Secure Client. This is the default customization file.

To view these customization files, run the show import webvpn customization command on the Threat Defense device:
```
FTD(config)# show import webvpn customization
Template
DfltCustomization
```

Customize the customization file

To update the Template XML file:

Export the file to disk0. You can rename the file, if required.

FTD(config)# export webvpn customization Template disk0:ABCTemplate

Copy the XML file to a remote PC.
Edit the XML file with the required customizations and copy it back to disk0.

Import the file to the Threat Defense device.

FTD(config)# import webvpn customization ABCTemplate disk0:ABCTemplate

Verify the customization files in the device.

FTD(config)# show import webvpn customization
Template
DfltCustomization
ABCTemplate

Note	You can also update the DfltCustomization file using the same procedure as above. You can also rename this file.

Upload the customization file to Management Center

Choose Objects > VPN > Secure Client File and click Add Secure Client File.
In the Add Secure Client File dialog box, configure these parameters:
1. In the Name file, enter the name of the customization file.
2. From the File Type drop-down list, choose Secure Client VPN Profile.
3. Click Browse, locate and select the customization file that you want to upload.
4. Click Save.
Choose Secure Connections > Remote Access VPN.
Click the edit icon next to the remote access VPN policy.
Click the Advanced tab.
In the left pane, click Group policies.
Click + to add a group policy.
In the Add Group Policy dialog box, configure these parameters:
1. Enter a Name and optionally a Description for this policy.
2. Click the Secure Client tab, and from the Client Profile drop-down list, choose the customization file.
3. Click Save.
Choose this group policy as the selected policy in the Group Policy dialog box, click OK, and click Deploy.