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How customers authenticate and access the portal

Authenticate with a one-time PIN sent to their email. This ensures a simple and secure login process without needing to remember a password.

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Written by Dave West
Updated over a month ago

​Summary / When to Use This

Your customers access a secure portal to view and complete their assigned tasks. Most customers authenticate with a one-time PIN sent to their email. This ensures a simple and secure login process without needing to remember a password.


Before You Begin

  • Customer users must be added to a project (unless your organization enables self-service registration).

  • Customer Emails must be enabled in project settings for PIN delivery to work.


Steps to Follow

1. Customer Login with One-Time PIN

  • When a customer visits your OnRamp portal, they’re prompted to enter their email address.

  • If their email matches an existing customer user account:

    • A six-digit, single-use PIN is sent to that email.

    • The PIN is valid for 30 minutes.

    • The email includes both the PIN and a link back to the portal.

  • Once authenticated, the customer stays logged in on that device/browser until they log out or the project ends.


2. Granting Portal Access

  • Customers cannot access the portal unless a member of your organization has added them to a project.

  • To add a customer:

    • Go to the Project Settings.

    • Use the Invite Customer Users option.


3. Self-Service Registration (Optional)

If your organization enables self-service registration:

  • Any user with an email address from an authorized domain can create a customer account.

  • After entering their email, they’ll receive a one-time PIN to complete authentication.

  • Self-service customer users can:

    • Create new projects from any self-service playbooks.

    • They cannot access other projects unless invited by a member of your team.


Tips & Troubleshooting

  • Not receiving the PIN email?

    • Check that Customer Emails are enabled in the project’s settings.

    • If the issue persists, contact support at support@onramp.us or use the in-app support widget.

  • PINs expire after 30 minutes—customers should request a new one if it times out.


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