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title: Configure the self-registration feature on the Patient Portal
description: Enable or disable the self-registration feature on the Patient Portal by setting the value of the Enables self registration on Healthcare patient Portal property \(sn\_hcls.enable\_self\_registration\).
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product: Healthcare and Life Sciences Service Management Core
classification: healthcare-and-life-sciences-service-management-core
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last_updated: "2026-03-12"
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# Configure the self-registration feature on the Patient Portal

Enable or disable the self-registration feature on the Patient Portal by setting the value of the **Enables self registration on Healthcare patient Portal** property \(**sn\_hcls.enable\_self\_registration**\).

## Before you begin

Set the application scope to Healthcare and Life Sciences using the application picker. For more information, see Application picker.

Role required: admin

## Procedure

1.  Enter `sys_properties.list` in the navigation filter, and then open the **sn\_hcls.enable\_self\_registration** property.

2.  In the **Value** field, enter the required value.

    -   Enter `true` to enable the self-registration feature in the Patient Portal.
    -   Enter `false` to disable the self-registration feature in the Patient Portal.
3.  Click **Update**.