== Adding users

This is a Two-step process,

**01- Authentication**

a. mail-based self-registration
b. add new users individually
c. create bulk accounts via a CSV

**02- Enrolment**

a. Manual enrolment
b. Self enrolment

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**01 - Authentication**

Everyone using your site is required to have an account. You may allow people to create their own account using email-based self-registration, or you may add new users individually,or you may create bulk accounts via a CSV file, or choose from several other authentication methods.


** a. mail-based self-registration


To enable email-based self-registration in Moodle, follow these steps:

 ** i - Log in to Moodle:**

 Access Moodle with administrative privileges using your credentials.

 ** ii - Access Site Administration:**

 Once logged in, navigate to the "Site administration" area. This is typically located in the top-right corner of the page.

 ** iii - Enable Self-Registration:**

   - In the "Site administration" area, locate and click on the "Plugins" tab.
   - Under "Plugins," click on "Authentication."
   - Look for the "Self-registration" authentication plugin and click on it.

 ** iv -Configure Self-Registration:**
 - On the "Self-registration" plugin page, you'll see various settings related to self-registration.
 - Ensure that the "Enable email-based self-registration" option is checked or toggled on.

 ** v - Configure Email Settings:**
  - Below the "Enable email-based self-registration" option, you'll find settings related to email verification.
  - Configure the email settings as per your requirements, such as the email address from which verification emails will be sent, the email subject, and the email message content.
 ** vi - Save Changes:**

  - After configuring the self-registration and email settings, scroll down to the bottom of the page.
  - Click on the "Save changes" button to save your settings.


ii. add new users individually
iii. create bulk accounts via a CSV