Site Users

Site Users overview

Here is where you can manage, and create site users.Refer to the rest of the help notes for a comprehensive overview of features and answers to common questions.

Setting a max amount of login attempts

Setting a login attempt limit helps enhance security by restricting the number of failed login attempts a user can make. This feature is meant for preventing unauthorized access attempts and protecting user accounts from brute-force attacks.

input box for max login attemts that is currently set to 0

Three types of users

When setting up a user, you can choose to designate them as a standard, temp, or OAuth account. Standard accounts are typically used for active members of the library, temp accounts are for temporary access, and OAuth accounts allow access through a third-party service.

dropdown of the three types of users that includes standard, temp, and OAtuth

Want to disable an account?

To disable an account, click on the user's account and locate the 'Status' dropdown menu. From there, change the account status from 'Active' to 'Inactive'.

dropdown of the two accound statusus of active and inacvtive

Changing time limit on password resets

If you would like to change the amount of time a user has to reset their password, you can do so by editing the user and adjusting the time under "Pw Reset Token Expiry."

empty input box for setting the password time limit

Tip: Under the 'Pw Reset Token Expiry' field, you can opt to send SMS reminders. This boosts security by verifying the user's identity and adds convenience by delivering the reset link directly to their phone.

Saving this page as a shortcut

If this is a frequently visited page, consider adding it as a shortcut.

Image of the account dropdown where the option to create a page shortcut

To add a shortcut, click on the account menu in the top right and select 'Create a Shortcut'.

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