Performing Bulk User Actions
The "Bulk user actions" enables administrators to select users by creating a filter and then perform action in bulk on those users. These actions may include:
- Confirm. Confirming user accounts that have been created through a self-registration method that have not yet been confirmed.
- Send a message. Send an email message to the users.
- Delete. Permanently delete user accounts.
- Display on page. Display a list of users on the web page.
- Download. Download the user user data in text, CSV, PDF or other file format.
- Force password change. Force users to change their passwords.
- Add to cohort. Add users to a cohort. (Note that we strongly suggest using one of these methods instead.)
- Touch selected users. A Unix-like command to update all users without changing their data. ("Touching" users will trigger all the events associated with updating a users, like synching them to programs and cohorts.)
- Reset password. Reset every user's password with a random system-generated password and send that password to the user via email.
Step-by-step Guide
To perform bulk actions:
- Go to Site Administration > Users > Accounts > Bulk User Actions
- Find the users in question using the filters
- Once found, move them to the box on the right side of the screen, which is the "All selected" users box
- Select a bulk action from the "With selected users..." pulldown menu.
- Click on "Go".
Some action may require confirmation or other actions in order to complete. Simply follow the instructions on the screen to complete the bulk action.
Important Notes
- This tool is very powerful and many of the actions cannot be undone. Be careful when using this tool.
Related Articles
- Assigning Users to Cohorts
- Uploading Users
- Importing and Exporting Data (Migration)
- Integration Services