Single Login for CRC Websites
Starting this week, web visitors can use the same login for two of the Christian Reformed Church’s most popular websites.
“Your Network login can now be used for both The Network and the Banner,” says Tim Postuma, web and e-communications manager for , in a blog posted yesterday.
Soon, the main Christian Reformed Church in North America site (crcna.org) and other CRC-related sites will also be part of the unified login.
Streamlining the login process means fewer passwords to remember and makes it easier for people to post comments on The Banner or join ministry discussions happening on The Network.
“I don’t know about you, but I get tired of creating new accounts on various websites -- often with different password criteria for each. So as far as CRC-related websites go, we’re trying to make things a little easier,” says Postuma in the post.
In addition, visitors have the option of logging in using their existing account with Facebook, Gmail, Yahoo, and many other services.
“If you go that route, you don’t have to remember any new password,” says Postuma.
All existing Network accounts have been moved over to the new structure. So when you get to the login screen:.
- If you normally login with a Network username and password, just enter it as usual.
- If you normally log in using Facebook, Gmail, Yahoo, etc., just log in as usual. Depending on the service, you may have to grant permission again.
- Or...if you have no idea how you logged in before, look for the ‘forgot my password’ link and use that to get back into your account.
staff are standing by to help users who have any trouble with the new login process.
“But so far, it’s going very well,” says Jonathan Wilson, community manager for The Network and The Banner. “We’ve been watching the inbox closely, but people haven’t really needed our help.”
The new login system uses a standard called OpenID and was built in Drupal, an open-source tool that powers The Banner, The Network, and the new WorldRenew.net website. “In the open-source model, developers from all over the world pool their talents to build awesome software and make it freely available to others,” says Postuma. “It enables us to do things like this without spending a lot of money.”
See the full blog post for details, FAQs, and support contact information.
