MPN FAQs

How do I get a MITRE Partnership account?

You can receive an invitation from a MITRE user to access certain MITRE resources such as Community Share Partners sites, Handshake, and others.

Note: Invitations expire after 10 days. If you received an invitation, but it has expired, you will need to request a new invitation.

Alternatively, you can self-register for an account (see below), and specify a MITRE user as your point of contact (POC). Your POC will need to approve the request before your account can be created.

When you register, you can set up a password or present a DOD Common Access Card (CAC), if you have one.

How do I self-register to obtain a MITRE Partnership account?

1. Click Need help signing in? on the sign-In page (https://partnership.mitre.org).
2. Click Register for an account.
3. Complete the self-registration form. Fields with a red asterisk are required.
4. After you submit the form, the MITRE user you designated as your MITRE Point of Contact will receive your request for verification.
5. Once the account is verified and approved, you will receive an email notifying you that your MITRE Partnership account has been created.

Your account will not be available for use until your registration information is verified by your MITRE POC. 

Who is my MITRE point of contact (POC)? And why do I need one?

If you have self-registered, your MITRE POC is the MITRE user who is responsible for verifying your need to access MITRE resources.
If you were sent an invitation to create a MITRE Partnership account, your POC is the MITRE user(s) who invited you.

Once your account is created, your POC and/or other MITRE user will be responsible for granting you access to each resource.

What do I do if my MITRE POC is not available?

Contact the MITRE Partnership Network support team via mpnsupport@mitre.org.

Forgot Password?

1. Visit https://partnership.mitre.org/mpa2/public/jsp/forgotPwdFindEmailMatch.jsp to start the reset process.
2. On the next page, fill in the email you registered with and click Continue.
3. You will be sent a Password Reset email with a link and further instructions.
4. If you do not have access to your email, click Answer your security question to regain access.

Note: the Password Reset link in the email is only valid for 30 minutes.

Too many failed logon attempts?

After several incorrect login attempts, your MITRE Partnership account will be locked. It will unlock automatically after 30 minutes. If you have forgotten your password, follow the steps above to reset your password. Resetting your password will unlock your account.

Password expired?

MITRE Partnership Accounts (MPA) credentials expire after 180 days. If your password has expired, follow the directions above to reset your password.

Account expired?

If MITRE Partnership account credentials have been expired for more than 30 days, the account is marked as deleted. If this has happened to your account, you will need to request a new invitation from your MITRE POC or submit a new self-registration form.

Why do some systems require multi-factor authentication to access?

Some MITRE Partnership Network (MPN) tools require Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

What methods are available for multi-factor authentication?

Most methods involve a mobile phone—either a personal or work-issued device will suffice:

• Okta Verify—You install the Okta Verify app on your mobile phone, and complete a one-time registration process. The app now becomes the second factor.
• Google Authenticator—Similar to Okta Verify, this app can be installed on your mobile phone. During the MPN log-in, you will be prompted for a six-digit code displayed on your mobile device.
• Short Message Service (SMS, or text messaging)/Automated Voice Call. With this option, you will receive a one-time access code that’s delivered via text or a phone call. Because these methods are less secure than mobile apps, they may be phased out in the future.

If you work in a secure environment that prohibits you from having a mobile device on-site, please contact mpnsupport@mitre.org to explore other options.

How do I add additional multi-factor authentication (MFA) methods to my MITRE Partnership account?

1. Log in from https://partnership.mitre.org and click Multi-factor Authentication Setup.
2. After authenticating, scroll down to Extra Verification.
3. Click Setup next to authentication methods you would like to configure.

How do I remove a multi-factor authentication method from my MITRE Partnership account?

1. Log in from https://partnership.mitre.org and click Multi-factor Authentication Setup.
2. After authenticating, scroll down to Extra Verification.
3. Click Reset next to method(s) you would like to remove.

These instructions do not apply to MITRE accounts; contact mpnsupport@mitre.org if you have questions.

How do I update my MITRE Partnership account password?

1. Log in from https://partnership.mitre.org and click My Password.
2. Click Change Password under Credentials.
3. Change Password page will open, displaying fields to enter your new credentials.
4. Once finished, click Reset Password.

How do I edit my MITRE Partnership account profile? (First/last name, organization)

1. Log in from https://partnership.mitre.org and click My Profile.
2. Editable profile information can be adjusted here.

My email address has changed. How do I update the email address on my MITRE Partnership account?

1. Log in from https://partnership.mitre.org and click My Email Address.
2. Under Email click Edit Email.
3. This will send you to a form to submit your change of email address.
4. When your email address change request is approved, you will receive a notification email at the new address to inform you that your address has been updated.

Note: email address changes must be approved by your MITRE point(s) of contact. Until your request is approved, you will continue to receive notifications and log into MITRE Partnership resources using your old email address.

How do I add my DoD CAC credentials to my MITRE Partnership account?

I am having issues logging in with or setting up CAC

If you are running into issues either logging in with or switching your account over to CAC, your network may be blocking access to our verification tool. Go to https://partnership.mitre.org/cardtest, you will be prompted to supply your cert and then enter you pin. If there are no issues, you will be presented with a page that says “CAC Authentication Worked”.

If you are seeing this message and are still having issues logging in or switching your account to use CAC, contact mpnsupport@mitre.org. If you are seeing a different message, your network may be blocking access, and you will need to continue to use a password to sign in.

I no longer want to use my DoD CAC credentials, can I switch to a password instead?

Resetting your password will remove your CAC credentials. Please follow “forgot password” instructions.

I have registered my DoD CAC credentials to my MITRE Partnership account and my CAC credentials have changed, how do I update my CAC credential registration?

1. Log in from https://partnership.mitre.org and click My Profile.
2. Under Credentials you will see DOD Common Access Card (CAC), click to expand the section if it is not already open.
3. Click Remove .
4. A popup window will ask you if you want to remove your CAC; click YES.
5. The page will reload. Go back to DOD Common Access Card (CAC), click to expand the section if it is not already open.
6. Click Log in with your CAC to add new CAC credentials.
7. Make sure your CAC is inserted and that you select the “email” cert.
8. The page will refresh, and you will see CAC login succeeded near the top.
9. Click Save at the bottom for changes to take effect.