Registering and using an account

Creating a SWAT account

You need a Smart Weed Alert Tool (SWAT) account to set up and receive alerts.

To register, you need:

• a valid email address
• a password of at least 16 characters 

When you create your account, we turn on two-factor authentication (TFA) using email codes. That means you enter a code from your email as well as your username and password.

If your email address ends with @doc.govt.nz, you do not need to register. Use 'Log in for DOC staff' instead.

Two-factor authentication

Email codes are set up for you. You can add an authenticator app if you want a code from your phone or computer.

Email codes

We email you an 8-digit code each time you log in. You do not need to turn this on.

Authenticator app

An authenticator app is optional. It can give you a code when you cannot get to your email. To set up an authenticator app:

1. After you log in, go to 'My account' and select the 'TFA' tab. Select 'Set up application' and follow the steps.
2. You will be asked to scan a QR code. The app then shows a new 6-digit code every 60 seconds. Enter the current code to finish.

Common authenticator apps include:

• Google Authenticator (Android)
• Google Authenticator (iOS)
• Microsoft Authenticator (Android/iOS)
• Twilio Authy (Android/iOS)
• FreeOTP (Android/iOS)
• GAuth Authenticator (desktop)

Logging in to SWAT

Log in with your username and password. We will email you a 8-digit code. Enter that code to log in.

If you have set up an authenticator app, you can enter a code from the app instead:

• Open your authenticator app.
• Find the entry named 'SWAT: smart-weed-alert-tool-[your username]'.
• Enter the code it shows to log in.

Log in for DOC staff

This option is only for Department of Conservation (DOC) staff. It is required if your email address ends with @doc.govt.nz. When you select this button, you go to the Microsoft login that DOC uses. After you sign in, you return to your SWAT account.

Account recovery

If you've lost access to your account, we can help.

Forgotten password

You can reset your password. We'll email a one-time login link to the address you used to create your account.

Lost email account

If you can no longer access the email address on your SWAT account, a SWAT administrator can change it for you. Contact us to request support.

Two factor authentication issues

You may not be able to log in if you cannot get the email code, or you have lost access to your authenticator app. Contact us to request support.