Any
Person record in the database can be given a Username to access the system. A
Person record is attached to a
Household or an Organization in the database.
To add a User, you must first make sure they already exist as a
Person in the database. Once they exist,
Search for their
Person record and choose the MORE button by their name. This will allow you to access detailed information about this
Person, including their Username and Password fields. Enter a unique Username and Password for this individual. You will also need to choose an appropriate
Security Level and an Expiration Date for them.
On their individual
Person record, fill in
all 4 of the following fields.
- - give them a unique username that is at least 7 character long and contains at least one number
- - give them a unique password that is at least 7 character long and contains at least one number
- Usernames must be unique.
- Usernames should contain no spaces or symbols.
- Passwords are not case-sensitive.
- The best Usernames and Passwords are at least 7 character long and contain at least one number.
- Set an for their password. Each Username and Password must be given an Expiration Date to log in. To give open ended access, use a far distant date like 12/31/2100. Once an Expiration Date has arrived, the User will not be able to log in again. This is very useful if you want to give someone limited time access to the database.
- Choose a :
VOLUNTEER / EVENT STAFF - can view and edit name and contact info, can view and edit notes and communications. Cannot see or edit donations or event info. Cannot run reports.
BOARD MEMBER - can view and edit name and contact info, can view and edit notes and communications. Can see but cannot edit donations or event info. Can run reports.
OFFICE STAFF - can view and edit all information and run all reports. Access to some Administrative functions.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - can view and edit all information and run all reports. Access to all Administrative functions.
- - This is a record of when the person last logged in. This field is automatically added whenever a User logs in. If they have never logged in, then the very first time they do they will have an option to auto-save their login credentials to their browser for quicker logging in later. This opportunity is not given except the first time they log in.