[6.2] Users - adding

To add a user to your website*:

1. Click into the Users tab
2. Click on Add User in the left-column
3. Fill in the details for the new user, as per below
4. Save changes

Note that users are also added from the publicly viewable 'Registration' form if you have decided to make this available.

User details

First name
This is the first name of the user

Last name
This is the last name of the user

Email
This is the user's email address. It's used for contacting the user, as well as for logging in.

Account confirmation
These are options in relation to the access of the account

• Active - This account is active; they can log in and use the site.
• Email confirmed - The email address has been confirmed. A link is sent out when the user joins, and they have to click it to be able to log in.
• Force a password change upon next login - If ticked, the user will be asked to change their password the next time they log in.

Password
This is the user's password.
You have to enter it twice to make sure it's correct.
Passwords have to be at least 8 characters long for security reasons.

Categories
The categories to place this user into. Users can be placed into multiple categories. You can add new categories here by entering a name for the new category in the box and clicking Add.

Note that when limiting page permissions to a group of users it is these categories that are used to create these groups.

Note that once you have successfully added a user you will be taken to a view where you are able to edit their details - this includes additional info not found on the initial add form.