Adding users

This is a Two-step process,

01- Authentication

1. mail-based self-registration
2. add new users individually
3. create bulk accounts via a CSV

02- Enrolment

1. Manual enrolment
2. 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.

1. add new users individually
2. create bulk accounts via a CSV

vii - Test the Registration Process:

Log out of Moodle or open a private browsing window to test the registration process as a new user. Navigate to the Moodle login page and look for the "Create new account" or "Sign up" link. Click on the link to initiate the self-registration process. Fill out the registration form with the required information, including a valid email address. Submit the form and check the email inbox associated with the provided email address for the verification email. Follow the instructions in the verification email to complete the registration process.