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User Management

Create a User

Understand the shared fields used when creating a user account.

Shared fields for most accounts.

Main Decisions

FieldMeaningWhat it affects
RoleAccount type.Workspace, profile type, extra fields, and allowed workflows.
NameName staff will recognize.Search, lists, profile headers, reports, and assignments.
Email or loginMain sign-in identifier.Sign-in, password reset, verification, and lookup.
PasswordFirst password or temporary password.Whether the user can sign in now.
Contact phoneOptional follow-up number.Communication and profile reference.
AvatarOptional profile photo.Recognition only; it does not affect access or workflow status.
Personal profileIdentity and contact details.Student records, admissions, support, and official documents.
DocumentsAttached identity or supporting files.Review and record keeping.

Roles

RoleUse it for
staffInternal employees who use the internal workspace.
studentLearners.
agentExternal people or organizations that bring students.
consultantPeople who manage student and agent relationships.
teacherTeaching staff.
supportSupport-only users.

Choose the role first. It controls workspace, extra fields, and allowed workflows.

Login

  • Use a real email when possible.
  • Use generated student login only when the student has no usable email.
  • Copy any generated temporary password immediately; it may not be shown again.

Profile And Documents

Fill only what is known and needed.

ItemExamples
Personal profileLegal name, preferred name, birth date, gender, nationality, ID/passport details, address, emergency contact.
DocumentsNational ID, passport, visa, residence permit, profile photo, education certificate.

Documents support review. They do not replace student, staff, or agent setup fields.

Check Before Leaving

  • Correct role.
  • Correct email or login.
  • User appears in the right list.
  • Expected workspace is available.
  • Required profile or document details are present.
  • Role-specific next step is clear.

Common Mistakes

MistakeResult
Wrong roleThe user enters the wrong workspace or misses required fields.
Wrong emailSign-in, verification, and password reset may fail.
Missing staff accessStaff can sign in but cannot do their work.
Missing student pathStudent readiness and next steps become unclear.
Missing agent consultantAgent approval and commission flow may be blocked.

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