ParentVUE and StudentVUE Configuration
Activation Key Configuration:
Parent and student logons are handled separately from the regular User view in Synergy SIS. Parent logons are self-created using an activation key and stored in the ParentVUE. Student logons can either use the same activation key method, or be integrated into a district’s existing student logons. Student logon information is stored in StudentVUE. Parent & student logons are configured on ParentVUE and StudentVUE Configuration Activation Key Configuration tab.
Parent Logons
Parents are given a combination 7 digit letter and number activation key which is randomly created by the Synergy SIS. Each activation key is unique and linked to the parent’s information in Synergy SIS. The parents then use this activation key and their first & last names as listed in ParentVUE and StudentVUE to authenticate their identity. They are prompted to enter a username and password. The username must be unique, and the password must be 6 characters or more. The password can contain letters or numbers but not symbols.
As part of the activation process, the parents are required to enter their primary e-mail address. This e-mail address is used if parents need to retrieve their password, and for other e-mail communication through Synergy SIS.
To assist with distributing activation keys to parents, Synergy SIS has an activation key letter that contains all the information the parents needs to sign on to the site. It includes the activation key, the parent’s first & last names as entered in Synergy SIS, and the web-site's URL. A customized message with instructions about the district’s specific policies, etc. can be included.
Activation keys can be set to expire in a given number of days to increase security. Since the parent is given a written copy of the key, the letter could be lost or otherwise discovered by someone other than the parent.
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Student Logons
Student logons can use the same activation key method as setup for the parents, or if the district has already created logons for the students the current logons can be used. The three options are:
The activation key method outlined above, where the students use the activation key to create a username and password
Students use an activation key to create a password, but a username can already be created and assigned. The usernames can be imported from another system using the Generic Conversion program.
If students already have their own usernames and password in an LDAP system like Active Directory, the student can use their existing username and password. Usernames would need to be imported into Synergy SIS using the Generic Conversion program, but the passwords would remain in the LDAP directory. The ParentVUE & StudentVUE web server would also need access to the LDAP directory.
Configure Setup of Parent Activation Keys
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