Getting started for makerspace admins

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This guide covers signing in to Pinpoint and opening your space's admin tools.

Before you begin

Make sure you have:

• A UMD account with CAS access
• Admin permissions for your makerspace

Requesting a new makerspace

To set up a new makerspace in Pinpoint:

1. Email eds@umd.edu with your request
2. Include:
   • Your name and role
   • Makerspace name and location
   • Brief description of your space
   • List of initial administrators

Accessing admin features

1. Visit Pinpoint
2. Sign in using UMD CAS
3. Click 'Adminland' in the upper right corner

Select your space

Select the space you want to manage. Space admins see their assigned spaces; super admins see all spaces.

Next steps

After gaining access, you can:

• Manage users and permissions
• Set up tool categories
• Configure Parchment Digital Badges
• View active users

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Check out our Makerspace Guides for detailed instructions on all administrative features.