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An '''Access Code''' allows others to join a classroom, personal website, ePortfolio, or community.  Access Codes are used to protect confidential data such as the message board and certain web pages. 
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An '''Access Code''' is used to allow other members to join a classroom, personal website, ePortfolio, or online community.
 
 
Once a member joins a group or website using an Access Code, they do not have to re-enter it again.
 
  
  
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===How should I distribute Access Code to others?===
 
===How should I distribute Access Code to others?===
Either use the built-in invite tool or just email others and give them the Access Code.  Note that some entities (e.g. Classes, study groups, private groups,  
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Either use the built-in invite tool or just email others and give them the Access Code.  Note that some entities (e.g. Classes, study groups, private groups, and Tutor Rooms also require distribution of a system generated '''Id''').
  
===I want everyone to view my personal site, how can I do that?===
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===Do members have to enter Access Code every time they access something?===
By default, regular pages of a website are viewable by all visitors.  Access Codes only protect certain areas such as the message board and member-only pages.  In case of classes, study groups, private groups, and tutor rooms, Access Codes protect everything.
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No, members use the Access Code once to join a group or website.
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===I want everyone to view my site, how can I do that?===
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By default, regular pages of a website are viewable by all visitors.  Access Codes are only used to control membership of your site or group.
  
 
===What do Access Codes Protect?===
 
===What do Access Codes Protect?===
It depends on the type of website or community.  In case of a class, study group, private group, or tutor room, Access Codes protect everything.
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They protect who can join your class, website, or group.
  
 
===I think my Access Code has been exposed/leaked.  Can I change it without affecting current members?===
 
===I think my Access Code has been exposed/leaked.  Can I change it without affecting current members?===
Yes, you can change the Access Code at any time.  Current members of your website or group will not be affected.
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Yes, you can change the Access Code at any time.  Current members of your website or group will not be affected. Future members will need to know the new Access Code.
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== See Also ==
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{{Website types}}

Revision as of 18:11, 6 July 2007

An Access Code is used to allow other members to join a classroom, personal website, ePortfolio, or online community.


FAQ

How do I setup an Access Code?

Go to the properties page of your classroom, personal website, ePortfolio, or community, and enter the Access Code in the space provided. Then press Save.

How should I distribute Access Code to others?

Either use the built-in invite tool or just email others and give them the Access Code. Note that some entities (e.g. Classes, study groups, private groups, and Tutor Rooms also require distribution of a system generated Id).

Do members have to enter Access Code every time they access something?

No, members use the Access Code once to join a group or website.

I want everyone to view my site, how can I do that?

By default, regular pages of a website are viewable by all visitors. Access Codes are only used to control membership of your site or group.

What do Access Codes Protect?

They protect who can join your class, website, or group.

I think my Access Code has been exposed/leaked. Can I change it without affecting current members?

Yes, you can change the Access Code at any time. Current members of your website or group will not be affected. Future members will need to know the new Access Code.

See Also