The Authentication Log is a record that logs authentications (for example, logins) for all MinistryPlatform applications. The page is found in Administration > Authentication Log.

• Login attempts via the Portal, API, and Server may show the IP Address for localhost.
• The Portal does not populate the Referrer field.
• Successful logins will have the User ID populated. Failed attempts will not.
• The "Keep me logged in" option in the platform will keep a User logged in until they log out or for up to 3 months.
• Note that database modifications can also be done via API on behalf of another user. In this case, the audit log will show the actual user, but the authentication log entry will not be present.
  

If you see discrepancies in your Authentication Log, review who has permission to impersonate, as well as consider changing passwords.

Record Fields

User Name*: The User Name of the Contact who authenticated.
Server Name*: The URL of your MP server.
IP Address*: The IP address of your MP server.
Date Time*: The date and time authenticated.
User ID: The User ID of the Contact who authenticated.
Referrer: The MP application visited to Login (Platform, Portal, etc).