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How to change a member's UID ​

Each member has a UID, a student or member ID such as STU2610PI176, which shows on their profile. You can give a member a new one at any time.

Who can do thisOwner, Org admin by default, or any staff role given Users → Create / edit / roles in Settings → Staff role permissions.

It changes straight away

Regenerate UID doesn't ask for confirmation. The member's old UID is replaced as soon as you click it.

From the members list ​

  1. In the left menu, click Users.
  2. Click the ⋮ menu in the member's row.
  3. Click Regenerate UID. Members without a UID see Generate UID instead.
The Regenerate UID option in a member's actions menu
Regenerate UID Creates a new UID from your UID pattern.

From the member's edit page ​

  1. Open the member's ⋮ menu and click Edit user.
  2. Under Student / Employee ID, click Regenerate.
The Student / Employee ID field with its Regenerate button
  1. Student / Employee IDThe member's current UID
  2. RegenerateCreates a new one

You see "UID regenerated successfully!". The new UID follows your library's UID pattern.

You can't type a UID on the edit page. To give a member an ID of your own choice, type it in Student/Employee ID when you add them.