4.2 - User Management

Upon clicking the User link on the Back-End menu bar, you will be presented with the user manager screen.

user manager screenshot

In the screenshot above, a number of users have already been entered into the Back-End user manager. Note the Edit, Create New Record and Delete Links.

4.2.1 - Adding Users

To add a user, click on the Create New Record link at the top of the screen.

You will be presented with a blank form, allowing you to fill in the users information.

adding user screenshot

Username

This will be what the user uses to login to the Back-End Administration Interface.

Password

This will be what the user uses to login to the Back-End Administration Interface.

Real Name

This is what will be displayed as the author of articles.

Email

This is what will create a hyperlink of the author of articles.

User Types

Allow you to organize the users of your site better. Back-End currently allows for 3 types of User.
Administrator
Who has the ability to do everything, including adding New users
User
Who has the ability to add Articles, they can only see

4.2.2 - Editing Users

From the user management screen, simply click the Edit link on the left side next to the users account record that you wish to edit.

You will be presented with a form, showing the current details for the user.

editing user screenshot

4.2.3 - Deleting Users

From the user management screen, simply click the Delete link on the right side next to users account record that you wish to delete.

You will be asked to confirm that you really want to delete this users record.

confirm delete screenshot

Click OK and the record for this user will be deleted from the database.