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title: "Set an authentication method"
slug: "set-an-authentication-method"
tags: ["How-to", "Totara Platform", "Site Administrator"]
updated: 2026-08-13T16:01:14Z
published: 2026-08-13T16:01:14Z
canonical: "totara.help/set-an-authentication-method"
---

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# Set an authentication method

As a Site Administrator you can decide which [authentication methods](/totara-20/docs/available-authentication-methods) are available to be used on your site. It is possible to have multiple authentication plugins enabled at once.

To configure your authentication methods, follow these steps:

1. Go to *Quick-access menu* *> Plugins > Authentication > Manage authentication.*
2. Click the crossed-out eye icon (![](https://cdn.document360.io/a007399b-031e-436b-999a-528240e16f58/Images/Documentation/eye_close.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T06%3A31%3A25Z&se=2026-11-06T07%3A31%3A25Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=Y8t3yFCxzlKr6VN5VjI8f6Wie8ahRy%2BYJxd6uUVghIs%3D)) to enable an authentication method.
3. Use the up/down arrows to change the order of the plugins. Ensure that the plugin that handles most of the user authentications is at the top of the list.
4. Click **Settings** next to an authentication plugin to configure the plugin properties.
5. Click **Save changes** to save your options.

If you are using Totara Learn and have courses with guest access, set the **Guest login** **button** setting to show.

Remember, the crossed-out eye icon (![](https://cdn.document360.io/a007399b-031e-436b-999a-528240e16f58/Images/Documentation/eye_close.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T06%3A31%3A25Z&se=2026-11-06T07%3A31%3A25Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=Y8t3yFCxzlKr6VN5VjI8f6Wie8ahRy%2BYJxd6uUVghIs%3D)) means the authentication method is disabled, whereas the open eye icon (![](https://cdn.document360.io/a007399b-031e-436b-999a-528240e16f58/Images/Documentation/eye_open.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T06%3A31%3A25Z&se=2026-11-06T07%3A31%3A25Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=Y8t3yFCxzlKr6VN5VjI8f6Wie8ahRy%2BYJxd6uUVghIs%3D)) means it is enabled.

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