Who can use this feature?
Overview
This article will show you how to create a user. You can add a user to a front-end group or a back-end group depending on what the user will have permissions to.
Important Note
If the user already has an account on the CivicPlus Platform, you will not have to create an additional username and password for their CivicEngage account. Available user fields will only include First Name, Last Name, Email Address, and Photograph.
Instructions
- Select Modules > Site Tools > User Administration
- Select Add User
- Fill in fields
- Email Address (required): Add a primary email address
- First Name/Last Name (required): Add the user's name
- Photograph: Click Add to associate a picture with the user
- Start Date/End Date: Decide an activation date and/or expiration date
- Back-End Groups/Front-End Groups: Select groups to add the user to
- Scroll to the top and click Save or Save and Publish
- Save: Saves the user, does not publish
- Save and Publish: Saves the user and makes them publicly viewable
Feedback About the Article
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I need more information about what to do when a user doesn't click the activation link in time and it becomes disabled. I have not yet found anywhere under Modify User where I can resend that link or otherwise address this issue.
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