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● Pentium processor (or later)

● 256K+ RAM

● Internet Explorer 8.0+ (or equivalent browser per system manual settings)

● Updated antivirus software

● Secure login credentials issued by the State OHEP Office

● Direct connection to the DHS Network or via VPN for external agencies

B. User Authorization 1. New User Requests: LAAs must submit a signed Logon Request Form for new users, specifying the user’s role. The form may be faxed.

2. User Termination: Submit a Logon Request Form for removal when an individual leaves OHEP or the LAA.

3. VPN Access: Agencies not connected to the DHS network will access the DMS via DHS’s VPN. Separate login credentials are required.

4. Password Requirements:

○ Initial login uses the assigned username and a temporary password.

○ Passwords must be changed at first login and every 45 days thereafter.

○ Passwords must never be shared.

C. Security

Updated May 2025