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Account Creation Preferences

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Setup & Configuration

Account creation preferences are configured within the User Profile settings under System Settings.

  1. Hover over System Configuration, System Settings and click the User Profile tab.
  2. Toggle the Auto Login After Register setting, which controls the account creation flow.

Using this Feature

The Auto Login After Register setting has two states, each with distinct implications for user experience and system security:

Immediate Login (Auto Login After Register: ON)

  • Configuration: Toggle the Auto Login After Register setting to ON.
  • Behavior: This method allows users to instantly access their account immediately upon registrationcompleting registration, without needingrequiring them to verify their email address.

  • Reasons to use immediate login:Use

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    • Limited emailEmail access:Access: It's idealIdeal for situationsscenarios where users might not have immediate access to their email.email, Thissuch couldas includein shared computer environments like a kiosk setupsetups or for usersindividuals whowithout don'tconstant have cell phones and therefore limited access tomobile email on the go.access.
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    login can provide a smoother, quicker onboarding experience.
Email Verification (Auto Login After Register: OFF)

  • Configuration: Toggle the Auto Login After Register setting to OFF.
  • Behavior: This method requires users to click a unique verification link sent to their registered email address before they can fully access their account.

  • Reasons to use email verification:Use

    :
    • Verifying legitimateLegitimate users:Users: This is generally the preferred method becauseas it immediately confirms that the registration isoriginates from a real user with a valid email address. Thisaddress, significantly reducesreducing the likelihood of bot registrations or fake accounts.
    • Account securitySecurity and recovery:Recovery: Email verification establishes a reliable communication channel crucial for secure password resets, account recovery,recovery procedures, and sending important notifications, thereby enhancing overall account security.
    • Maintaining dataData integrity:Integrity: By ensuring valid email addresses,addresses from the outset, you improve the quality and accuracy of your user data.
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    Configuring Account Creation
    • Click System Configuration, System Settings.
    • Navigate toin the User Profile page.
    • Toggle the Auto Login After Register setting.
      • OFF for mandatory email verification
      • ON for auto-loginsystem.

    Best Practices & Considerations

    • Balance Security and Convenience: Carefully weigh the trade-offs between user convenience (immediate login) and enhanced security/data integrity (email verification) based on your organization's risk tolerance and user base.
    • Communication: Clearly inform users about the account creation process, especially if email verification is required. Provide instructions on checking spam folders for verification emails.
    • Email Deliverability: If using email verification, ensure your system's email sending configurations are robust to guarantee that verification emails are delivered promptly and reliably.
    • Target Audience Analysis: Consider the technical literacy and typical access methods of your target audience when deciding on the preferred setting.
    • Compliance: Some data privacy regulations may implicitly favor email verification as it contributes to better data quality and user consent verification.
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