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Allowing user self-registration

Let new users create their own accounts, optionally with an access code.

When you define an organization, you can allow new users to create their own user record. You can also require an access code that you distribute only to those you want to self-register.

Enable self-registration

Check the Self-Registration box on the Organization Detail page (the Allow Self-Registration field). With self-registration enabled, CourseMill's standard log-in page contains a Create New User button that allows new users to register themselves in CourseMill. To require an access code, specify one in the Access Code field. See Adding an organization and Editing organization details.

What users see when they self-register

  1. The user clicks the Create New User button. If there are multiple organizations in the CourseMill site, the user first needs to determine the organization to which they "belong". It is recommended that you give them prior instructions on selecting the proper organization.
  2. If an access code is needed, the user enters the access code you provided and clicks Continue.
  3. When the user clicks Continue, a set of data entry screens displays, asking them to fill in certain information. Depending on how the organization is set up, a user can see one, two, or all three of the following tabs:
    • User Profile – General information about the user. Mandatory fields are marked with an asterisk.
    • SubOrgs – Further definition of where a user generally fits into the organization. This is normally the drop-down list of values you created when defining your SubOrgs.
    • Personal Info – Additional information your organization is asking for outside of the standard information asked on the User Profile screen. These fields are initially established when defining your organization (see Adding an organization for details).
  4. When the appropriate information is entered, the user clicks Create New User. If your organization forces an acceptance of its policy, the user is directed to the Terms of Use Policy screen.
  5. When the user clicks Accept, or if the Terms of Use Policy page is not required, their user ID is created, and they are presented with the CourseMill user interface. They are logged in and generally viewing their My Courses or Course Catalog tab.

Note: The Terms of Use Policy file comes predefined with verbiage upon install, but you can create your own verbiage, save it as a PDF file, and have it re-installed onto your system by your host provider.

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