Using M3 with Multi-factor Authentication
In order for M3 to monitor a Connect server with the multi-factor authentication extension enabled, the following steps are needed:
Create a dedicated user for M3 in
Mirth® Connect
Uncheck the "
MFA Required?
" checkbox in the MFA settings panel.
In M3, connect to the server using the dedicated user account that was created in Step 1.
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Multi-Factor Authentication User Guide
Multi-Factor Authentication Extension - Installation
The Multi-Factor Authentication extension is installed like any other Mirth® Connect by NextGen Healthcare extension. This can be done through the Mirth® Connect Administrator in the Extensions view or by extracting the contents of the provided ZIP file into the extensions directory inside the Mirth® Connect installation directory. For older versions of Mirth® Connect, the plug in can be installed through Plugins > Extension Manager. Warning: This extension is previously known as "Duo Multi-Factor Authentication". If you have that earlier version installed, then after installing the new extension you should uninstall the older Duo Multi-Factor Authentication extension. After uninstalling the old extension, you need to restart the Mirth® Connect server again. Note: After restarting the server, make sure that you open the Mirth® Connect Administrator by selecting the Launch Mirth Connect Administrator button and not using a previously downloaded JNLP file. For details on installing an ex
Mirth® Connect by NextGen Healthcare User Guide
§170.315(d)(13) Multi-Factor Authentication
(d)(13) Multi-factor authentication requires that the system mandates access with multi-factor authentication. Required Extensions Multi-Factor Authentication Features that Support the Certification Multi-Factor Authentication Extension Required Actions Using the Mirth® Connect Multi-Factor Authentication Extension with Duo or TOTP, set up all users to be required to use the selected authentication method. Parent topic: Cures Certification
Multi-Factor Authentication User Guide
Configure Duo Integration Settings
Log on to the Mirth® Connect by NextGen Healthcare Administrator, and open the Settings view: Selecting the Settings View Select the MFA settings tab to view the current Multi-Factor Authentication Settings. Next to Enabled, select Yes to enable MFA. Next to MFA Type, select Duo. Copy the Client ID, Client Secret, and API Hostname from the Duo Admin Panel. Copying Values from the Duo Admin Panel When you are done, select the Save task on the left-hand side to save changes. Parent topic: Using Duo Multi-Factor Authentication
Multi-Factor Authentication User Guide
Limitations of MFA
When multi-factor authentication is enabled, certain features in Mirth® Connect by NextGen Healthcare are currently not supported. In future improvements to this extension, NextGen Healthcare will add this support where applicable. Web Dashboard Client API Browser Client API Integrations
Mirth® Connect by NextGen Healthcare M3 User Guide
Manage Servers
NextGen M3 supports monitoring and reporting for Mirth® Connect servers, version 3.4.0 and up. Tip: NextGen M3 can monitor Mirth® Connect servers from anywhere it can establish a connection. The Mirth® Connect server need not be on the same appliance. It is recommended to run M3 on a test/development Mirth Appliance if one is available. Add Servers Remove Servers Launch Servers
Mirth® Connect by NextGen Healthcare M3 User Guide
Launch Servers
M3 can also launch the Mirth® Connect Administrator. To launch a server: Click the checkbox next to the server you’d like to launch. Click Launch. The Mirth® Connect Web Administrator page opens launching the selected server. Parent topic: Manage Servers