Creating Parent/Guardian Accounts

This article will cover how to create, edit, and remove parent accounts: 

• Where can I create and edit parent/guardian accounts?
• How do I delete a parent/guardian account? 

Where can I create and edit parent/guardian accounts? 

You can create and edit accounts for parents/guardians:

1. 1. Click on the Setup from the menu on the left
   2. Click Students
   3. Click 
   4. Find the Parent(s)/Guardian(s) section
   5. Click Edit
   6. Click Add Parent
      
      
   7. Enter the parent’s first name, last name, email address and phone number
   8. If you want to add a second parent, click Add Parent
   9. Click Save
      

To bulk import parent accounts into the Platform, admins can use the Parent Info Importer.

Notes:

• If a parent has an existing account at another school, admins can link students using the importer.
• Parents can update their emails and phone numbers themselves following these instructions.
• You can add the same parent/guardian for more than one student. Click + Add Parent and then add their first name, last name, and email address. You'll have to make sure to enter the same exact email address for the parent/guardian. 

How do I delete a parent/guardian account? 

If you wish to remove a parent/guardian account:

1. Click on the Setup from the menu on the left
2. Click Students
3. Click 
4. Find the Parent(s)/Guardian(s) section
5. Click Edit
6. Click Remove Parent
7. Click Ok when prompted with "Are you sure you want to remove this parent?"