Dear team,
I read this on the totara document:
To upload users with CSV bulk, you first need to create a CSV file using Microsoft Excel.
Note: If a password column is
included in your table and the CSV file has an empty password field then a welcome
email will be sent to the user.
So my question is that what does the welcome emails do? Do they allow users to create their own password?
Thank you!
Hi Qingrou
There is a setting in the Upload users 'Create password if needed and send via email'
The text of the message sent is in the language pack with the string newusernewpasswordtext and is customisable.
The standard text is below this includes the new password and instructions for changing this.
Hi {$a->firstname}, A new account has been created for you at '{$a->sitename}' and you have been issued with a new temporary password. Your current login information is now: username: {$a->username} password: {$a->newpassword} (you will have to change your password when you login for the first time) To start using '{$a->sitename}', login at {$a->link} In most mail programs, this should appear as a blue link which you can just click on. If that doesn't work, then cut and paste the address into the address line at the top of your web browser window. Cheers from the '{$a->sitename}' administrator, {$a->signoff}
Regards
Thanks Craig. So only when the password column is empty, then users will receive an automatically generated temporary password. s my understanding correct?
My question is that if for instance, we forget to include a column of password in the CSV file, what would happen then?
Hi Qingrou
The password column is required for this to work. when uploading users.
In HR Import the welcome email is also sent if the password field is left blank. HR Import is required if you need to update Hierarchy items and assign managers.
Regards
