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Login

 

Basics

The Login widget allows a User to login or create an account, allowing them to update their personal information and take advantage of pre-filled forms available in several widgets.

  • Widget forms are pre-filled for authenticated users, creating a personalized experience and allowing for quick action. 
  • Widget forms can be pre-filled for any family member of an authenticated user.
  • Some Widgets require users to log in. 
  • The Login Widget takes advantage of the established "OAuth" Login flow used by other Ministry Platform applications. Note: This includes the Platform, Batch Manager Tool, Need Connect, Widgets, and any customization or 3rd parties leveraging this shared authentication. It does not include the Portal. 
  • Once authenticated, the Login menu allows a user to navigate to their User Account and add or update their information. Note: When a User creates an account, the Contact, Household, and User records are created for them automatically.
  • If the authenticated user has a photo attached to their Contact record, it displays while logged in. An authenticated user may upload a new photo from their User Account. 
  • All Social Logins (Identity Providers) configured for use with existing MinistryPlatform applications will be available.

Sections

  • User Name: Chosen by the User.
  • Password: Set by the User.
  • Picture: Photo attached to the User's Contact record.

Actions

  • Login: User will be logged into their User Account.
  • Log Out: Logs user out of their Account.
  • My Profile: User can update their personal profile and communication preferences, set up social logins, and add a picture. Note: If a user adds a picture, they don't even need to hit save! Just follow these steps:
    1. Click "Change Photo".
    2. Select a new photo.
  • My Household: User can edit their personal and household information, including information for other household members, if the My Household Widget has been configured.

Setup

Want the Login Widget for your website? See Configuring Login for details to get started!

Also, be sure to review your Domain/Accounts settings for text message configuration, user account settings, and user account emails in relation to logging in. For details, see Login, Create Account, & Password Reset.