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Logging in and out

Although the system can be used by anonymous users (that is, any member of the public, without needing a password), there are features that require login where you will need to give a valid UserID and a password. All contribution to the systen requires a valid login. Use of the Your Info area also requires a valid login. Please consult the user help.

If you wish to enter your username and password please click 'Sign In >'at the top of the screen.

Figure: Clickable Login link

If a user name is already showing in the top header panel then that user is logged in and must log out before another user can log in. To log out click the 'logout' link in the top header panel.

Figure: Login dialog

You type your username into the top field and your password into the lower field. These are case sensitive and please ensure you do not have any accidental blanks in your entry. Your password will not be displayed but masked by a star for each character.

Click the Log In button.

When you now check the the system header you should see your username. In this example the username is 'sjb'. In your case it will be your identity.

Figure: Username & clickable Logout link

Please always log-out if you are leaving your desk. To logout you simply click the logout link in the header. Please be careful with your password. If you encounter any error messages please note down what you where doing and copy and paste the error page into an email to the system manager for advice & support.

If you try to access areas of the application that require you to be a recognised user you will also be presented with the username and password dialog above and will need to successfully log in before those areas will be opened to you.