# CMS Member Authentication

*Article Topics:* [*Member Area*](/getting-started/common-topics/member-area.md)

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**Please Note:** This process only needs to be completed **once**.
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Member Authentication in NATS is done using Apache OpenIDC. Without enabling the following settings, members will not be able to log in.

1\) Navigate to the Home tab of the Configuration Admin.

2\) Ensure that the "**Project Hostname**" field is set to the proper domain.

3\) Ensure that the "**Project Hostname Display HTTPS**" is set to YES.

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4\) Navigate to the Surfer Tab of the Configuration Admin under the **Member OpenID Connect Server** section.

5\) Ensure that the "**Enable Member OpenID**" field is set to YES.

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Once all of the steps are completed, your Members Area will be properly configured to allow members to log in.

## Related Articles

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[Creating a Member's Area](/content-management/member-areas-and-tours/creating-a-members-area.md)
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[Member Areas and Tours](/content-management/member-areas-and-tours.md)
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