Check Eligibility: Ensure you are from a country eligible for Hinari access. Hinari is available to researchers in eligible developing countries.
Registration: If you haven't already, you need to register for a Hinari account. This typically involves filling out a form with your details, including your institutional affiliation.
Login ID and Password:
| Problem | Likely Fix | |---------|-------------| | Credentials worked before but now fail | Your institution’s subscription was updated. Request new credentials. | | Typing errors | Check case sensitivity – some passwords are case-sensitive. | | Using old bookmark | Clear browser cache and access via the official FAO page. | | “Not authorized” message | Your IP range may have changed. Contact your librarian. |
If you are a new user or have been locked out, follow these steps carefully. Hinari Login Id Password -UPD-
Some smaller institutions still use a shared login. If you have a piece of paper with a generic hinari_user123 and a password, note that these expire every 90 days under the 2026 update. You must request a fresh one from your librarian.
If you have tried every step above and still cannot log in with your Hinari Login ID and Password -UPD-, use these verified contact methods: For Users in Eligible Countries
helpdesk@research4life.org (Response time: 2 business days)research4life.org/support – include “Hinari Login Issue” in the subject line.Do not call the WHO Geneva switchboard for login issues – they will redirect you to email.