Logging In to PDHC PlanDef Builder — User Guide

Version: 1.0
Date: 2026-03-20

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What is SSO?

PDHC PlanDef Builder uses Single Sign-On (SSO) for authentication. This means you log in once through the central PDHC identity service (sso.pdhc.se), and that login is shared across all PDHC applications. You do not need a separate account for PlanDef Builder.

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Do I Need to Log In?

Not always. You can browse and view content without logging in:

• Dashboard
• Concept lists and details
• Value lists and details
• ValueSet lists and details
• PlanDefinition lists, details, and FHIR previews
• Reference tables (Libraries, Units, Response Types, Concept Types)
• Documentation

You need to log in to make changes — creating, editing, or deleting any content requires authentication.

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How to Log In

1. Go to plan.pdhc.se
2. Click the Login button in the top-right corner of the navigation bar
3. You are taken to the PDHC login page (sso.pdhc.se)
4. Enter your email and password
5. After successful login, you are returned to PlanDef Builder
6. Your email address appears in the top-right corner, confirming you are logged in

If you are already logged in to another PDHC application (e.g. forms.pdhc.se), you may be logged in automatically without entering your password again.

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How to Log Out

1. Click your email address or the Logout button in the top-right corner
2. Your session is cleared
3. You can still browse and view content, but you will need to log in again to make changes

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What Can I Do Once Logged In?

Your permissions depend on your role in the PDHC system:

Your Role	What You Can Do
Any authenticated user	View all content (same as without login)
Professional in the planning phase	Create, edit, and delete concepts, values, valuesets, and PlanDefinitions
System administrator	Full access to all functions

If you are logged in but cannot create or edit content, your account may not have planning phase access. Contact your PDHC administrator to request access.

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Common Questions

I don't have a PDHC account

Accounts are managed through sso.pdhc.se. If you need access, ask your organisation's PDHC administrator to invite you, or submit an access request at sso.pdhc.se.

I forgot my password

Go to sso.pdhc.se and use the password reset function. Your PlanDef Builder access uses the same credentials.

I was logged in but now I'm asked to log in again

Login sessions last 24 hours. After that, you will need to log in again. This is a security measure.

I get an error when trying to log in

• Make sure you are using the correct email and password
• Check that your browser accepts cookies (required for login sessions)
• If the problem persists, contact your PDHC administrator

I can log in but I get "Insufficient permissions" when editing

Your account does not have write access to PlanDef Builder. This requires:
- A professional account type (not a patient account)
- Membership in a group with planning phase access

Contact your PDHC administrator to update your permissions.

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Security

• Your password is never shared with PlanDef Builder — authentication happens entirely at sso.pdhc.se
• Your session is stored securely on the server, not in your browser
• All communication is encrypted (HTTPS)
• Sessions expire automatically after 24 hours