Registration is completely free for eligible entities. An official representative (such as the director or head librarian) must complete the online application form found on the Research4Life Registration Page. The review process by the WHO and United Nations modules typically takes a few weeks, after which the institutional username and password will be delivered securely to the designated administrative contact.
If you are accessing HINARI from outside the campus network (e.g., from home or a remote location), you will typically need to enter your HINARI username and password. Some institutions use additional authentication methods like for off-campus access.
If you are a student, researcher, or staff member at an eligible institution, you can obtain the login details through the following channels: Contact Your Librarian hinari login username password
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If the administrator is unavailable, contact the Research4Life helpdesk ( r4l@who.int ) using an official institutional email address. Access Denied / Country Restorations Registration is completely free for eligible entities
If you have a password but cannot log in, check these common technical issues:
Once you've successfully logged in, you can explore a vast array of scientific literature. Here are some tips to maximize your use of HINARI: If you are accessing HINARI from outside the
: Individual users cannot register for Hinari directly. Instead, you must contact your institution’s librarian or director to obtain the shared Institutional User Name and Password .