Add users manually
In certain cases, it may be helpful to add users manually, such as for test accounts or for users who aren’t included in the synchronization. Follow these steps to manually add a user:
- Navigate to the Admin module.
- Select the Users module.
- Click on + New User.
From here, you can enter the necessary details and add the new user to the system.
- Name [Required]: Enter the full first and last name. Simulise automatically recognizes prefixes and will split the name as needed.
- Email [Required]: The user’s email address, where notifications and activation emails will be sent.
- Username [Required]: Create a username without spaces, capital letters, or special characters. Users can log in with either the username or email address.
- Label: Optional. The label appears in the user’s community timeline. By default, Simulise will display the user’s role here (e.g., Student, Teacher).
Groups: If groups have already been created, select the appropriate group(s) for the user by typing the first few letters of the group name; a list of selectable groups will appear. If the groups are imported from the SIS, the user can be linked to these groups here.
Role [Required]: Specify the user’s role. Options are:
- Student: Allows the user to be assigned to a class and see class-related assignments.
- Teacher: Grants the user an overview role, giving them visibility over groups and assignments.
- Assign Permissions: Define the permissions for the user. Curious about what each permission entails? Check here for more information: Roles and Rights.
- Email Password Link: Checking this box will send an activation email to the new user immediately. Alternatively, leave it unchecked if you prefer to send the activation link at a later time, or send a password reset link when needed.
- External ID: Optionally, enter a unique ID from other school systems for potential matching during file imports. This ID can enable Single Sign-On (SSO) for a manually created user.