🧑‍🏫 How to add teacher as a user

If you need to give a teacher access to e-maktab, you can do so by creating a user login for them. This guide will walk you through the step-by-step process of adding a teacher and inviting them to join the platform.

⚠️ Note: You must be logged in as an Admin or Manager to carry out these steps.

✅ Steps to Create a Teacher Account

1. Navigate to the Teachers Section
   From the left-hand menu, go to People > Teachers.

2. Click “New Teacher”
   On the top-right of the Teachers page, click the New Teacher button.

3. Fill in the Teacher’s Details
   Enter the required information such as the teacher’s full name, email address, and any other relevant details.

4. Click “Submit”
   Once you’ve filled in the form, click Submit to create the teacher profile.

5. Assign Classrooms and Send Invitation
   After submitting, you’ll be redirected to the User Invitation page:

   • Select the classroom(s) the teacher should be able to access.

   • Click Send Invitation to send the teacher their account invite.

📧 What Happens Next?

• The teacher will receive an email invitation with a link to set up their account.

• Once they accept the invitation and set a password, they’ll be able to log in to e-maktab and access their assigned classrooms.

📧 FAQs

1. Can I see which teacher has a user?

Yes, on the teachers list page the column that reads "Can sign in" shows the status of the user

yes = A user is successfully created and has accepted and confirmed their account

invited = the user was created and the invitation was sent

Activate = no user is created, click on activate button in the profile to create the user 

2. How will the teacher user set their password?

Once the invitation is sent, the user will need to click on the "Accept Invitation" link in the email and this will prompt the user to choose a new password for their account.

3. Can I create the teacher and later create the user?

Yes, when you get to the invitation page after creating the teacher, just come out of the page (navigate to another page) - When you're ready view the teachers profile and click on the Activate user button.