KB856929 | HOW TO: Create and Manage Student Passwords for Portal (online testing)
Username for all students is their ID #
Password for 6-12 students is their eight digit birthdate
Password for K-5 students is set by their teacher.
If you need to reset a password, please reset to the above parameters.
You will need to have the permission to Manage Student Portal Access which can be granted by your school or district administration. In addition, the Home Connection Portal must already be set up and enabled at your district.
Where to Start
1. Click on the Students tab.
2. Under Student Portal, select Manage Portal Access.
Generating Student Passwords
1. To add a student to the Student Portal, click Add a Student.
2. Select the desired filters in your student scope selector. Click Find Students.
3. Check the individual student or check all students.
4. To set temporary passwords, choose Random Password or Custom Password. Once the password is set, select OK.
Note: The benefit of choosing a custom password is that you can select one password for the entire group if you are in the process of administering a test or getting your class logged into the portal.
By default, if you select Find Students, this will bring up a student list of all students currently rostered to you, without having to use the filters to drill down. Then you can mass select using the Check Box and enable your password preferences quickly. Remember, this is a temporary password to get them into their portal account and students are always prompted to change it.
Managing Student Users and Passwords
Managing student passwords could mean removing access from the portal or resetting their password.
1. Click Students.
2. Under Student Portal, select Manage Portal Access.
A student list will generate displaying Student Portal information such as Student ID, Last Name, First Name, and the students' temporary password. Students are prompted to change their password the first time they log in. In this case, you would see "Password Updated" in the password column.
This will completely disable and remove a student's ability to access and use the portal.
1. Search for the student who needs their access removed.
2. Click on the checkbox to the right of the student's name.
2. Select Disable Students.
3. Click Yes to confirm.
If a student simply forgets their password and needs to log into the portal, these steps will help you reset their password.
From the Online Testing Proctoring Page
If the student is currently trying to access an online test, you can first open your online testing roster in which you assigned the test to the student.
1. Click on the Actions menu.
2. Select Reset Password.
3. A pop-up box will appear and you can type in a new password for the student. Click Save.
From Student Portal Management
First, remove a student:
1. Search for the student you wish to reset their password for.
2. Select Disable, click Yes to confirm.
Next, add a student:
1. Select Add a Student.
2. Use the input controls to find students. Click Submit. You can also search for the student in the Search bar using Student ID.
3. Check the individual student or students.
4. To set temporary passwords, choose Random Password or Custom Password. Once the password is set, select OK.
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