At Packt, ensuring you have seamless and secure access to our learning platform is our priority. We offer a variety of authentication methods to best suit your organization’s needs. Here are the different options available:
If you are on the physical premises of your institution/organization, this method allows you to access our platform directly.
This is especially useful for institutions that want to restrict LMS access to only those within a particular physical location, such as a campus or office.
For those looking to access Packt's resources from outside the premises, a remote login is typically set up for your organization.
<aside> 💡 IP authentication works best with IP ranges that are static and do not change frequently.
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The Common (Shared) User ID and Password Authentication system offers a straightforward approach for organizations to access Packt’s vast catalog. It operates on the principle of providing a single set of login credentials, which can be shared among multiple organisation members. This ensures that all members can tap into our resources without initially needing individual account setups.
However, it’s crucial to understand that this shared access is just the first step. All users from the organization are encouraged to set up their sub-user accounts after logging in via common user ID. There are two reasons for this:
Analytics: With sub-user accounts, administrators can effectively track individual user engagement, monitor content consumption patterns, and gain insights into how the platform is being utilized.
Personalized User Experience: A sub-user account elevates the user's experience from generic to personalized. With this account, users can avail of tailored features, such as creating bookmarks, making notes, highlighting content, and more.
In essence, while the Common User ID and Password system offers a simplified entry point, the creation of sub-user accounts is essential for a comprehensive and customized experience on the Packt platform.
The users must obtain the latest username and password from the organization’s administrator.
<aside> 📢 If you’ve selected the Common User + Remote login method, you won’t receive common user credentials. However, you may request them if needed. This approach simplifies your login process by eliminating a step. To use remote login, simply check the ‘remote login’ box during the login procedure.
If you encounter login issues, please verify with your account administrator that they have enabled remote login for your account. Admins can manage remote login access from the ‘Admin’ tab of the platform, enabling it for individual users.
For more information, see this: Common User + Remote login
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Watch this video to learn how to create a sub-user account: