Set up security codes

A security code is required in the account self-creation process. Students or parents new to Aspen are not able to create an account without this code, which links new accounts to existing data in the system.

Aspen will email this code to each person at their primary email address. For people without an email address in the system, the code will have to be manually generated and distributed.

  1. Log on to the District view.
  2. Click the District tab.
  3. Click the People side-tab.
  4. Select the people you want to send a security code to.
    Note: If you click the Filter menu to select All Records, you can select student and parent records. Or, select student records first and then use the Filter menu to select Contacts.
  1. On the Options menu, click Show Selected.
  2. On the Options menu, click Setup Security Code. A pop-up displays the selected individuals' email address in the To: field.

  3. Notes:

    • You can remove a recipient by clicking the X next to their name, but you cannot add recipients to the list.
    • You have the option of editing the message text. However, do not change anything inside brackets, such as {USER}, as this text will be dynamically updated for each recipient.
  1. Click Send. The selected individuals receive an activation email with a security code, allowing them to continue with their account creation.