Octopart Accounts Transition to Altium Identity

At Octopart (an Altium Ltd subsidiary), we are committed to enhancing your experience by making it simpler, safer, and more connected. With this in mind, we’re excited to announce an important update: all Octopart accounts will be transitioning to Altium Identity starting February 20th. This change will strengthen your account security and provide new opportunities for seamless integration with the broader Altium ecosystem.

Here’s everything you need to know about the transition and how it will affect you as an Octopart user.

Why Are We Migrating to Altium Identity?

The migration to Altium Identity is driven by our commitment to strengthen your account security and improve your overall experience. Altium Identity is a secure identity service that simplifies access to various Altium products, including Altium Designer, Valispace, and Altium 365. With this change, you'll benefit from a single, secure login across all Altium services, making accessing the tools you already use or might want to explore more straightforward. The system includes features like Single Sign-On (SSO) and the option to sign in with Google or Facebook, providing better data protection and fewer password issues. This change protects your information and simplifies your interactions with Altium. 

What to Expect?

On February 20th, 2025, Altium Identity will become Octopart's new login system.  Users who continue to use legacy credentials cannot access their data—such as saved BOMs, downloaded CAD models, or watchlists—until they migrate to Altium Identity.

By the end of the year, the legacy sign-in option will be removed, and all users must switch to Altium Identity to access their accounts. Users who have not migrated can no longer log in with their legacy credentials.

Our Commitment to Privacy

While we enhance security and update account management, our commitment to your privacy remains steadfast. Protecting your personal information has always been a top priority, and we will continue to handle your data responsibly and transparently. For more details, you may read about Altium’s commitment to privacy. Rest assured, we will never compromise on ensuring your personal information is treated with the utmost care and respect.

FAQ

1. What is Altium Identity?

Altium Identity is an identity service that simplifies access to various Altium products, including Altium Designer, Valispace and Altium 365. By migrating to this system, you will have a single, secure login for all Altium services, including the tools you may already use or wish to explore.

2. What are the benefits of migrating my account to Altium Identity?

Migrating to Altium Identity enhances security and provides peace of mind while simplifying access to Altium’s tools. With a singular login, you can easily navigate between Octopart, Altium Designer, Valispace and Altium 365. This transition strengthens security and lays the groundwork for new features and integrations. You will still have the option to sign in using your Google or Facebook account for added convenience.

3. How will the migration affect my existing account?

The migration will not impact your account data. Your watchlists, CAD downloads, saved BOMs, and account settings will remain fully accessible after the transition.

4. What if I already have an Altium Identity account?

You can utilize your existing Altium Identity credentials to migrate your Octopart account if both use the same email address.

5. Will Single Sign-On (SSO) be supported?

Altium Identity supports Single Sign-On (SSO) and login options using Facebook and Google.

6. What will happen if I don’t migrate?

If you choose not to migrate, you will lose access to your Octopart account using your legacy credentials. This means you cannot view important account data, including saved BOMs, watchlists, and saved searches.

7. Will this affect Octopart partners (distributors, manufacturers)?

Octopart partner companies can continue using their login credentials to access Company Tools. Please contact your account manager if you have any questions or need assistance.

8. What is the relationship between Altium and Octopart?

Octopart is part of Altium's product family and was acquired in 2015 to help fulfill Altium’s vision of empowering engineers with comprehensive supply chain data. While Octopart benefits from being part of Altium, it remains an independent product with its own strategy and development roadmap, continuing to serve the electronics industry as a trusted search engine for electronic components.

9. What support is available if I face issues?

If you encounter any issues, please contact our support team at contact@octopart.com.