Self-service for users

Help in the work context. Open the portal only when needed.

The browser extension brings selected URL checks, Service Tunnel Check and structured requests to the current page. The portal remains the central place for access and request status.

CentaurNexus user dashboard with access requests and self-service status
User self-service: access, requests and status in one place
CentaurNexus
Browser Extension: Check the current page, request a website release or prepare an app request without first navigating through the portal.
Browser context

Browser Extension

Check the current page, request a website release or prepare an app request without first navigating through the portal.

Service Tunnel Check: Assess service reachability and connection context before a support case or an important call.
Connectivity

Service Tunnel Check

Assess service reachability and connection context before a support case or an important call.

My Access: Keep approved websites, applications, validity and request status visible.
Access

My Access

Keep approved websites, applications, validity and request status visible.

User Dashboard: Use the full self-service portal for access history, active requests and additional role-enabled functions.
Portal

User Dashboard

Use the full self-service portal for access history, active requests and additional role-enabled functions.

In the user workflow

Less interruption for users, better starting data for support.

Self-service does not make security decisions. It provides the right information and the permitted next action at the moment a question appears.

User

Check the current page

Start diagnosis or a request directly from the browser context.

Help desk

Begin with a useful finding

Receive the URL, tunnel and request context when personal support is needed.

Approval role

Assess a structured request

See the business reason, requested duration and affected resource together.

Privacy

Use only the required context

The extension processes the current tab URL only after a deliberate user action, without browsing history or permanent background streaming.

A clear user path

A transparent finding leads to the appropriate next action.

The workflow connects orientation, permitted user action and understandable request status.

01

Understand the situation

Check the current URL, connection and visible symptom.

02

Choose the appropriate path

Use self-help or request time-limited access with a reason and desired duration.

03

Follow the status

Distinguish open, approved, rejected and expired requests.

Service Tunnel Check with service and connection status
Service Tunnel Check: Service Tunnel Check: a user-readable starting point for support.
Service Tunnel Check

Understand the connection path in one click.

Service Tunnel Check brings available edge, direct-comparison and connection-quality context together. Users and help desk receive a practical starting point for the next action.

  • Check selected functions without a portal change.
  • Pass structured context to the help desk.
  • Keep security decisions with the assigned role.
User working in a browser on a Zscaler-protected network
Less friction at work

Clear answers help people return to their task.

The browser extension makes selected actions easier for users working in a network protected by Zscaler.

Next step

Review a self-service workflow

Bring one recurring operating situation. We will map the roles, required context and appropriate demo path.

Frequently asked questions

Zscaler self-service explained.

What can a user do from the browser?

Depending on role, tenant configuration and package, the extension supports current-page checks, selected website, app and TLS requests, Service Tunnel Check, Conference Readiness and status views.

Does the user need to open the CentaurNexus portal?

Not for each extension action. The portal remains the central overview for active access, request history and additional self-service functions.

Does the extension transmit browsing history?

No. It uses the currently open tab URL only after a deliberate action. Browsing history and permanent background streaming are not part of this workflow.

Does the user approve security access?

No. The user submits a structured request. The assigned role and the server-side tenant policy remain responsible for the decision.