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== 1. Add a Shortcut ==
== 1. Add a Shortcut ==
Right-Click on an empty area on your Desktop to reveal the Context Menu. From there, hover your mouse over '''New''', and select '''Shortcut''' from the available options.
Right-Click on an empty area on your Desktop to reveal the Context Menu. From there, hover your mouse over '''New''', and select '''Shortcut''' from the available options.
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== 2. Set the Path for the Shortcut ==
We will need to direct the shortcut to the appropriate location.


=== 2. Set the Path for the Shortcut ===
The location can be a shared network folder, like this:
We will need to direct the shortcut to the appropriate location. For this example, we'll be adding a shortcut that points to a shared network folder:
  \\192.168.1.100\Shared Folder
  \\192.168.1.100\Shared Folder


The exact path will be different depending on where your shortcut leads you. If you need access to a specific directory, please reach out to us by submitting a ticket and we will guide you to the appropriate path.
Or a path to a folder on your local machine, like this:
C:\Users\username\Documents\MyFolder


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The exact path will be different depending on where your shortcut leads you.


=== 3. Add a user to the appropriate organization ===
You can utilize the '''Browse''' button to select a folder if you don't know the full path by heart.
From the user directory, you will need to select the appropriate organization for the new user account. There are three simple steps to ensure this is done correctly.


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If you need access to a specific directory, please reach out to us by '''[https://njesdit.net/support/open.php submitting a ticket]''' and we will guide you to the appropriate path.


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==== Selecting an org-unit for new accounts ====
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# Click on '''<code>Users from select organizational units</code>''' from the upper left side.
== 3. Name your new Shortcut ==
# Find the appropriate org-unit from the list on the left and click on it to select it.
Last, but not least, give your new shortcut a unique name. This should help you identify it among your other files and folders
# Click on '''<code>Add new user</code>''' from the top of the page.


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=== 4. Create the user account ===
When adding a new user, you will be prompted to input their first name, last name, their email address (along with the appropriate domain) and to generate a password for the account.<blockquote>'''Please see our formatting conventions for [http://192.168.50.214/help/index.php?title=Google_Email_Format creating Staff and Student emails in Google]'''</blockquote>
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=== 5. Create a password for the account ===
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Right below the above fields is a blue link that reads '''<code>Manage user's password, organizational unit, and profile photo</code>'''
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Click on that link to expand the password options. Upon doing so, you will be presented with the option to create a password for the new user. Click on '''<code>Create password</code>''' and generate a password for the new account with the '''<code>Ask user to change their password when they sign</code>''' in option checked.
 
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<div style='text-align: right;'>'''That's it!''' Simply submit a ticket and we will handle your password reset.
<div style='text-align: right;'>'''That's it!''' You should now have a new shortcut on your desktop!
''<br>If you a experiencing any issues, please reach out to us by [https://njesdit.net/support/open.php submitting a support ticket.]''</div>
''<br>If you a experiencing any issues, please reach out to us by [https://njesdit.net/support/open.php submitting a support ticket.]''</div>


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Latest revision as of 11:45, 16 August 2024


1. Add a Shortcut

Right-Click on an empty area on your Desktop to reveal the Context Menu. From there, hover your mouse over New, and select Shortcut from the available options.









2. Set the Path for the Shortcut

We will need to direct the shortcut to the appropriate location.

The location can be a shared network folder, like this: 

\\192.168.1.100\Shared Folder

Or a path to a folder on your local machine, like this: 

C:\Users\username\Documents\MyFolder




The exact path will be different depending on where your shortcut leads you.

You can utilize the Browse button to select a folder if you don't know the full path by heart.

If you need access to a specific directory, please reach out to us by submitting a ticket and we will guide you to the appropriate path.




3. Name your new Shortcut

Last, but not least, give your new shortcut a unique name. This should help you identify it among your other files and folders












That's it! You should now have a new shortcut on your desktop!
If you a experiencing any issues, please reach out to us by submitting a support ticket.
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