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ODP manager can do the following under admin settings.
- to either approve or reject an user account. Only approved users can login to ODP.
- to remove any of existing users in ODP.
- to assign any role (Visitor/Contributor/Manager) to an user. and can also move user from one role to another.
- to set default role for users during sign-up process.
- can control the behaviour of the portal (Private or Public)
- Private Portal - Only registered user can access ODP. User must log-in to ODP to view any content.
- Public Portal - Any user can access ODP without log-in
- can apply style / theme / color to change the appearance and much more settings appearing under 'Admin' menu.
Note: ODP manager cannot get access to all datasets available in ODP. Dataset owner or someone with full control has to share the dataset to the manager for him/her to gain access to it.
Admin > General
The default role of users can be set by ODP manager under Admin > General Settings page. Users will be assigned to default role automatically when ODP manager approves an user request. To define or change default role, go to Admin > General settings page, scroll down and look for 'Default Permission' drop down. Choose any one and hit save button at the bottom.
A brief about various Default Permissions and their behaviour
None
When this permission is set any registration comes to the manager and he has the right to approve or reject the registration. When approved the user will be a visitor.
Visitor role
With this permission any person who registers will become a visitor by default
Contributor role
With this, the registered person will become a contributor by default.
Admin > Users
- To approve or reject an user in ODP, click either Approve or Reject link.
- To remove an user account, select an user account, scroll down to bottom and select 'Remove' and hit apply.
Admin > Appearance
Manager can apply style / theme / color. To change the appearance/other options, they can be seen clicking the 'Admin' tab.
Admin > Authentication
To open ODP for Public go to Admin Authentication settings. Check the option 'This community is public'.
