Basic principles of using the OpenCourseMatch application
The OpenCourseMatch web application is accessible through a web browser. Its URL is specified during the setup process (see Deployment & Setup).
Each user has an own account with a unique username and a password. Later sections describe how these credentials are created.
After logging in, the user is redirected to the dashboard. It shows all the application's features that are available to the respective user group.
The user can change their password when logged in by navigating to the Account settings > Change password page.
They are requested to enter their current password and the new password twice.
The new password has to fulfill the following requirements:
- At least 8 characters long
- At least one uppercase letter
- At least one lowercase letter
- At least one number or special character
However, it is not possible to reset the password on their own if the user has forgotten it. Instead, it is necessary to contact an administrator, who can reset the password for them.
The user can log out of the application by opening the sidebar through the hamburger icon in the top right corner and clicking on the Log out button.
The user is automatically logged out when the session expires, which usually happens after closing the browser.