Prerequisites to getting access to UFM
Before requesting any role you must have a HARP account and your organization has onboarded with HARP. If you currently have an EIDM or EUA account, then you can go to HARP page and Login using EIDM/EUA credentials. Otherwise, if you do not have an EIDM or EUA account, then you need to request a HARP ID. If you already have a HARP ID, there is no need to create a new one. Recipients of PHI / PII must be onboarded to UFM and senders may not utilize the non-registered user option when sending PHI / PII. QUICK START GUIDE
Step 1: Designate Security Official (SO) for Organization Each organization designates a Security Official. This role will allow that individual to approve Web User role requests within their organization. Step 2: Register for a HARP account If you currently have an EIDM or EUA account then go to HARP page https://harp.cms.gov/ and Login using EIDM/EUA credentials If you do not yet have a HARP account, please register for a have an EIDM or EUA account then Get HARP ID. For instructions on obtaining a HARP ID, visit the HARP registration process, refer to the HARP page How to get a HARP ID Help Page. If you already have a HARP ID, there is no need to create a new one.
Step 23: Request Role Once the your HARP account has been created, log into HARP into HARP and request a "Service" entitlement via a HARP User Role. : - Select the “Unified File Management” Program
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- Select User Roles from the top of the page, and select Request a Role.
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- Select your Organization.
- Select the following user role:
Step 3: The organization's Security Official reviews and approves/denies the user role request. You will be notified via email that your request has been submitted, and again when your role has been approved or denied. Step 4: Log into... - a User role:
- Unified File Management (UFM) Security Officer (SO) or
- Unified File Management (UFM) Web User
Visit the How to get a HARP ID Help Page to view a helpful video on requesting user roles. Step 4: Access UFM/MFT |