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User support

Support, answers to frequently asked questions, troubleshooting procedures and member area support contacts.

Updated : October 28, 2026· 3 min read

Support for every user

Coronation of the Virgin, Christoffel Jegher (1632–36)
Coronation of the Virgin, Christoffel Jegher (1632–36)

The help page brings together answers to common questions about the member area and explains how to reach support. It is intended for focal points, experts, delegates and local administrators.

For password or second-factor problems, start with the login page.

For searching texts, see the restricted documents.

  • Help
  • Support
  • Troubleshooting

User support in figures

1 working daySupport response (indicative)
3Support languages
5Relay offices
95%Questions resolved at first contact (indicative)

Source: Member States Relations Directorate.

Distribution

Login and password45% (indicative)
Access rights25% (indicative)
Document search15% (indicative)
Other15% (indicative)

Indicative reasons for help requests.

Where to find help

The first level of help is your State's local administrator, who knows your rights and can reset your account. The second level is Secretariat support, reachable by form, e-mail or telephone during working hours.

Regional offices relay requests outside Headquarters hours, in their own time zone.

View of Venice, Jacopo de' Barbari (1500)
View of Venice, Jacopo de' Barbari (1500)
Mask (early 1900s, before 1933–37)
Mask (early 1900s, before 1933–37)
Nuova pianta di Roma data in luce da Giambattista Nolli l’anno MDCCXLVII, known as La Pianta Grande di Roma, Giovanni Battista Nolli (1748)
Nuova pianta di Roma data in luce da Giambattista Nolli l’anno MDCCXLVII, known as La Pianta Grande di Roma, Giovanni Battista Nolli (1748)

Common troubleshooting questions

If the page does not load, try another browser or clear the cache. If the second-factor code is rejected, check the time on your phone, which must be set automatically. If a document cannot be found, check your access rights.

A status page lists current incidents and scheduled maintenance operations, generally outside office hours.

Managing a State's accounts

The local administrator can create accounts, assign rights, and suspend or delete a user. He or she is asked to check the list of active accounts for his or her State every quarter, particularly after changes of assignment.

When the focal point changes, the State officially notifies the Secretariat, which transfers the administration rights.

Training in use

Online introductory sessions, lasting one hour, are offered several times a year to new users. They cover login, document search, submitting a request and the confidentiality rules. An illustrated guide and short videos are available in the help section.

Sessions are recorded and offered on demand in the three languages of the portal.

Whom to contact

Four situations
NeedContactIndicative timeframe
PasswordLocal administratorImmediate
Access rightsLocal administrator1 working day
Technical incidentSecretariat support1 working day
SuggestionUser committeeTwice a year

Milestones

  1. Request

    Submission by form or e-mail.

  2. Response

    First feedback from support.

  3. Resolution

    For most requests.

  4. Investigation

    Satisfaction assessment.

Security first

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Stele with Shakyamuni and Maitreya (c. 570s)
Dune Scene with Peasant Figures, Willem van de Velde (mid-1650s)
Dune Scene with Peasant Figures, Willem van de Velde (mid-1650s)
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Vessel with Abstract Heads (100 BCE–700 CE)

Self-service or support

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Self-service

Autonomy
  • Guides and videos
  • Available at any hour
  • Standard answers

For routine questions.

Persian Quatrains (Rubayi) and Calligraphic Exercises (recto), Sultan Muhammad Khandan (c. 1509–59)

Support

Human assistance
  • Response within one working day
  • Three languages
  • Special cases

For complex situations.

Getting help

  1. Consult

    Frequently asked questions.

  2. Contact

    The local administrator.

  3. Write

    To support.

  4. Follow up

    The response.

  5. Evaluate

    The service provided.

Before contacting support

A local administrator

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« Support responds quickly and in Spanish, which makes a big difference for my colleagues. »
Ana Rodríguez, local administrator (example)

Vocabulary of support

Support
Secretariat support service.
Cache
Temporary browser memory.
Status page
Page listing incidents.
User committee
Group consulted on the portal.

Accessibility and feedback

The portal follows digital accessibility rules. If you encounter a barrier, report it to support: each report is analyzed and dealt with. You may also propose improvements or take part in the user committee.

Satisfaction statistics are published in the activity report, and the quality of the service is assessed every year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Whom should I contact first?

The local administrator of your State.

Does support speak Spanish?

Yes, as well as French and English.

Is there telephone assistance?

Yes, during working hours.

Where to log in?

See Login.

Useful Documents

Contacts

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Architectural Conference (c. 1622)
Member States Relations DirectorateParis — Headquarters+33 1 00 00 08 00membres@oimap.exampleMonday to Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

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