From 6a0f4afd8b4cdce8ae89e998345be3ec30b9db0b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Petr Stefan Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2017 16:30:47 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] User doc - basis --- Rewritten-docs.md | 90 +++++++++++++++++++++++------------------------ 1 file changed, 45 insertions(+), 45 deletions(-) diff --git a/Rewritten-docs.md b/Rewritten-docs.md index cff2aea..3d162c6 100644 --- a/Rewritten-docs.md +++ b/Rewritten-docs.md @@ -1811,58 +1811,58 @@ application follows. ### First steps in ReCodEx -You can create an account if you click on the “*Create account*” menu -item in the left sidebar. You can choose between two types of -registration methods – by creating a local account with a specific -password, or pairing your new account with an existing CAS UK account. - -If you decide a new “*local*” account using the “*Create ReCodEx -account*” form, you will have to provide your details and choose a -password for your account. You will later sign in using your email -address as your username and the password you select. - -If you decide to use the CAS UK, then we will verify your credentials -and access your name and email stored in the system and create your -account based on this information. You can change your personal -information or email later on the “*Settings*” page. - -When creating your account both ways, you must select an instance your -account will belong to by default. The instance you will select will be -most likely your university or other organization you are a member of. - -To log in, go to the homepage of ReCodEx and in the left sidebar choose -the menu item “*Sign in*”. Then you must enter your credentials into one -of the two forms – if you selected a password during registration, then -you should sign with your email and password in the first form called -“*Sign into ReCodEx*”. If you registered using the Charles University -Authentication Service (CAS), you should put your student’s number and -your CAS password into the second form called “Sign into ReCodEx using -CAS UK”. +You can create an account if you click on the “*Create account*” menu item in +the left sidebar. You can choose between two types of registration methods – by +creating a local account with a specific password, or pairing your new account +with an existing CAS UK account. + +If you decide a new “*local*” account using the “*Create ReCodEx account*” form, +you will have to provide your details and choose a password for your account. +Although ReCodEx allows using quite weak passwords, it is wise to use a bit +stronger ones. The actual strength is shown in progress bar near the password +field during registration. You will later sign in using your email address as +your username and the password you select. + +If you decide to use the CAS UK, then ReCodEx will verify your CAS credentials +and create a new account based on information stored there (name and email +address). You can change your personal information later on the “*Settings*” +page. + +When creating the account both ways, an instance the account will belong to must +be selected. The instance will be most likely your university or other +organization you are a member of. + +To log in, go to the homepage of ReCodEx and in the left sidebar choose the menu +item “*Sign in*”. Then you must enter your credentials into one of the two forms +– if you selected a password during registration, then you should sign with your +email and password in the first form called “*Sign into ReCodEx*”. If you +registered using the Charles University Authentication Service (CAS), you should +put your student’s number and your CAS password into the second form called +“*Sign into ReCodEx using CAS UK*”. There are several options you can edit in your user account: -- changing your personal information (i.e., name) -- changing your credentials (email and password) -- updating your preferences (e.g., source code viewer/editor settings, - default language) +- changing your personal information (i.e., name) +- changing your credentials (email and password) +- updating your preferences (source code viewer/editor settings, default + language) -You can access the settings page through the “*Settings*” button right -under your name in the left sidebar. +You can access the settings page through the “*Settings*” button right under +your name in the left sidebar. -If you don’t use ReCodEx for a whole day, you will be logged out -automatically. However, we recommend you sign out of the application -after you finished your interaction with it. The logout button is placed -in the top section of the left sidebar right under your name. You will -have to expand the sidebar with a button next to the “*ReCodEx*” title -(shown in the picture below). +If you do not use ReCodEx for a whole day, you will be logged out automatically. +However, we recommend you sign out of the application after you finished your +interaction with it. The logout button is placed in the top section of the left +sidebar right under your name. You may need to expand the sidebar with a button +next to the “*ReCodEx*” title (also known as _hamburger button_). ### Forgotten password If you cannot remember your password and you do not use CAS UK authentication, then you can reset your password. You will find a link saying “Cannot remember what your password was? Reset your password.” under the sign in form. After you -click on this link, you will be asked to submit your email address. An email -with a link containing a special token will be sent to the address you fill in. +click on this link, you will be asked to submit your registration email address. +A message with a link containing a special token will be sent to your address. We make sure that the person who requested password resetting is really you. When you click on the link (or you copy & paste it into your web browser) you will be able to select a new password for your account. The token is valid only @@ -1875,10 +1875,10 @@ website. ### Dashboard -When you log into system you should be redirected to your "Dashboard". On this -page according to your role in system you can see some brief information about -the groups you are member of. Further description of dashboard will be provided -later on with according roles. +When you log into the system you should be redirected to your "*Dashboard*". On +this page according to your role in system you can see some brief information +about the groups you are member of. Further description of dashboard will be +provided later on with according roles. ## Student