User's Manual
Chapter 7: Accessing Functions from the Back-end – Administrator
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Filter:
You may enter text in the Filter box to refine the list based on whether the text is found
in the name. Type in any text and press the Tab key.
Group: You may also limit the list to a particular group
Log Status:
You may also limit the list by the log status by selecting one, or more,
combinations from the drop down boxes.
CreateaUser
To create a New User, click the New Button. This will display the User: Add screen.
Figure 81: User Add screen
Field Name Details/Options
Name: The ‘real’ name of the user
Username: The name by which they will be identified when logged on to the site.
E-mail address:
A valid e-mail address. Validation can be utilised by requiring a confirmatory e-mail
to be sent and a special activation link followed back to the site by the user.
New Password: A password – ideally a mixture of numbers, letters, and symbols.
Verify Password: The re-typing of the password to ensure accuracy.
Group: Select the Group to which the User is to be assigned from the stated options.
Block User:
Options: Yes or No. Allows the administrator the chance to block this user and
prevent logging in.