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====== On-boarding ====== | ====== On-boarding ====== | ||
+ | Welcome to MEDLab! The purpose of this page is to help you get set up in all our processes. | ||
- | TKTK the steps for creating accounts | + | MEDLab is a dynamic community, and there is no one-size-fits-all way to be involved. The best way to find your place in MEDLab is to come to weekly meetings, discuss your work with the director, and get involved in at least one of our projects. |
- | Setting up profile | + | If you're looking for the more intellectual side of on-boarding, check out our [[background_reading|background readings]]. |
- | How to set up payment, submit invoices, etc. | + | ===== Collaboration tools ===== |
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+ | First, you'll need to get plugged into our self-managed collaboration tools. Learn more about our tools on the [[technology|Technology]] page. | ||
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+ | * Nathan needs to send you an invitation to create an account through Cloudron at '' | ||
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+ | ==== Nextcloud ==== | ||
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+ | Nextcloud is an open-source, | ||
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+ | * Log in at '' | ||
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+ | You can also access our server via the Nextcloud mobile app, though it is not as fully featured as the web interface. | ||
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+ | ==== Matrix chat ==== | ||
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+ | Matrix is an open-source, | ||
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+ | We have our own instance of Element on our Nextcloud. To log in there, click the Element button at the top of the Nextcloud desktop interface, or go to '' | ||
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+ | Here are the steps for setting up your Matrix account (assuming you are already logged into Nextcloud at '' | ||
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+ | Logging in: | ||
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+ | * Choose the "Sign in" option and then " | ||
+ | * Log in using the same credentials you created already for Cloudron and used for Nextcloud | ||
+ | * You'll probably be asked to generate a big, ugly security key. Please do so and keep it in a safe place (like a password manager). This enables encrypted communications. You should then be logged in. | ||
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+ | Getting | ||
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+ | * Set up your account by clicking on your username in the top-left corner of the web interface. Choose "All settings," and add your preferred name and photo and email address. | ||
+ | * On the sidebar in that menu, choose Notifications and turn on the " | ||
+ | * Be sure to add '' | ||
+ | * Fill out any other settings you'd like to adjust and close out of the settings dialog. | ||
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+ | Joining the MEDLab Space: | ||
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+ | * A Space in Matrix is a collection of chatrooms. | ||
+ | * Ask Nathan to invite you to the [[https:// | ||
+ | * Choose which rooms you want to join by pressing the compass button right under your name in the top-left of the web interface. Be sure you're in #general, as well as the rooms related to any projects you're part of or interested in. | ||
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+ | ===== Website profile ===== | ||
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+ | We want to show you off! Email Nathan with a photograph of yourself and a bio. For examples, see [[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Newsletter ===== | ||
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+ | Be sure to [[https:// | ||
+ | ===== Invoices and payment ===== | ||
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+ | Learn about how to get paid through the university system on the [[getting paid]] page. |