Wiki source code of Mein Benutzerprofil

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	3	[[image:user.png\|\|alt="Icon_user.png" data-xwiki-image-style="img-icon"]] The user profile contains information about you, such as your username, first and last name, email address, and other system-dependent details, such as your address, institution, or student ID number. It also includes your role assignment in the system, a profile picture, and access to change your password.
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1567.1	15	== How to open your user profile ==
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1567.1	18	To access your user profile, proceed as follows:
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	22	Click on your user name in the header area on the right.
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	30	The profile Settings window opens with various tabs. Click on User profile to see the information available about yourself. Other tabs contain additional functions, which are explained on the help page [[System settings>>doc:LMS.Benutzerhandbuch OPAL.Meine Lernplattform.Meine Einstellungen.System Settings.WebHome\|\|shape="rect"]].
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1567.1	38	== User profile overview ==
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1567.1	41	The User Profile tab is divided into the following sections:
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1567.1	43	* Profile picture (1)
	44	You can upload a picture via the Edit profile picture button. The allowed formats are .jpg, .jpeg, .png, and .gif. The picture will be reduced to a width of 160 pixels by the learning platform and will be visible, for example, in your forum posts or comment.
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1567.1	47	Due to data protection regulations, this function is system-dependent and not available to all users.
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1567.1	50	* My Profile (2)
	51	This is where you can see and edit some of your personal user info. You can also decide what info shows up in your public profile. The amount of info you can see and change might be different depending on your institution and system setup.
	52	* Change password (3)
	53	In this section, you can set a new password or find out who to contact to obtain a new one.
	54	* My roles (4)
	55	Here, you can see the user roles you hold in the system: learner, author, etc. For more information about roles in the system, please refer to the help page [[Roles and rights>>doc:LMS.Benutzerhandbuch OPAL.Administration.Benutzerverwaltung.Rollen und Rechte.WebHome\|\|shape="rect"]].
	56	* Delete user profile (5)
	57	If you wish to delete your user profile, you can contact the computer center or e-learning support at your institution.
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1567.1	64	== How to edit my user profile ==
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1567.1	67	The My profile section is where you can see and edit some of your personal user information. You can also decide what info shows up in your public profile. The amount of information you can see and change might be different depending on your institution and system setup.
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1567.1	70	=== Managing personal data ===
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1567.1	72	Under “My Profile,” you will find the following information:
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1567.1	74	* First and last name
	75	* Email address
	76	* Additional personal information (depending on the institution)
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	80	Important information on editing:
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	82	* Unchangeable data:
	83	Some fields may have been filled in automatically by your institution. They are colored gray and cannot be edited.
	84	* Mandatory fields:
	85	All fields marked with an asterisk (* ) are mandatory. They must be filled in so that changes can be saved.
	86	* Data for your public profile:
	87	There is a checkbox in front of each field that you can use to specify whether this value should be visible in the public profile. Certain data is already preset and will always be displayed publicly (e.g., your name).
	88	* Save changes:
	89	Click on Save at the bottom of the page to apply your changes.
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	91	{{info title="Some advice"}}
	92	Make sure to check your profile info regularly and adjust the visibility of your info to fit your needs—especially if your role, responsibilities, or info changes.
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1567.1	95	== Public Profile ==
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1567.1	97	Your public profile contains data that you have approved for display in your profile. It can be accessed at various points in the system and serves to improve visibility and communication with other users.
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1567.1	100	How to open a user's public profile
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1567.1	103	You can view the public profile of a user by clicking the link with their name. Such a link is displayed, for example, in forum posts or lists of those responsible for courses, resources, or groups.
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	109	Where can the public profile be accessed?
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	111	* Appointment of course and group leaders
	112	* Appointment of virtual classroom moderators
	113	* Authors of forum posts
	114	* Authors of messages and blog posts
	115	* Authors of ePortfolio contributions
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	118	The availability of the functions in the user profile depends on your institution and the configuration of the learning platform.
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1567.1	121	== How to change the password ==
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1567.1	124	The password serves to authenticate the user. This way, sections which contain sensitive data or which are only allowed to be accessed by authorised users will be protected.
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1567.1	126	To change your password, proceed as follows:
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1567.1	128	* Click on your user name to open your user profile.
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1567.1	132	* In the section Change password, enter your current password in the first field.
	133	* Then enter your new password in the next field and confirm your entry by repeating your new password in the following field.
	134	The password must meet the following requirements:
	135	** A minimum of 10 characters, including at least one lowercase and one uppercase letter, one special character, and one number
	136	** The following special characters are permitted: ! # $ % & ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ ] ^_ ' { \| } ~~)
	137	** If the password is to be used for the REST interface, please note additional restrictions.
	138	* Confirm your entries with Save.
	139	* Use your new password the next time you log in.
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1567.1	143	{{info title="Note"}}
	144	If your user data is centrally managed by your institution, the functions to change/reset the password will not be available. In this case, contact the responsible support of your institution.
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