To add a new user account to Moodle, you typically navigate through the site administration settings to the user management area and initiate the process of creating a new user profile.
Here are the general steps to add an account (user) in Moodle, based on the provided reference:
Steps to Add a New User Account
Adding a new user in Moodle requires administrative privileges. The process is straightforward once you access the correct section of the site settings.
- Access Site Administration: Log in to your Moodle site with an administrator account. Locate and click on the Site administration link, usually found in the navigation menu or site block.
- Navigate to Users: Within the Site administration menu, find and click on the Users option. This section manages all user-related settings and actions on your Moodle site.
- Add a New User: Under the Users menu, look for the option to Add a new user and click on it.
- Fill in User Information: You will be presented with a form to enter the details for the new user account. You must add the necessary information for the person whose account you are creating.
Required User Information
When adding a new user, you will need to provide several key pieces of information. As noted in the reference, you will need a username. Other common fields typically include:
- Username: A unique identifier for the user to log in.
- New password: Set an initial password (or allow the user to set it).
- First name
- Surname
- Email address: Essential for communication and password recovery.
- City/town
- Country
After filling in the required details, you will usually click a button like "Create user" or "Save changes" to finalize the account creation.
Following these steps will successfully add a new user account to your Moodle platform, allowing the individual to log in and access courses and activities based on their assigned roles and permissions.
