: A strong password should be at least 12 characters long and include a mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols.
| Error Message | Likely Cause | Solution | |---|---|---| | "Invalid username or password" | Caps Lock on, incorrect keyboard layout, or password expired | Reset password via coordinator. Check for trailing spaces. | | "Access denied for your IP address" | You are trying to log in from a non-institutional network | Use a VPN that mirrors your institution’s IP range, or contact your IT department to whitelist your home IP. | | "Account locked" | Too many failed login attempts (typically >5) | Only a coordinator or the WHO helpdesk can unlock the account. | | "Password expired" | Hinari passwords often expire every 90-180 days for security | Request a password reset from your coordinator. | | "Domain not recognized" | Using a personal email (Gmail, Yahoo) instead of institutional email | Request your coordinator to add an alternative email domain to your institution’s allowed list. |
First, check the Hinari List of Registered Institutions to see if your university or hospital is already a partner.
Visit the Research4Life login portal. If you are on a campus or hospital network, try accessing a Hinari journal link. If it works, you have automatic access.
