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Getting Started for Makerspace Admins

Requesting a new makerspace​

Request the creation of a new makerspace (space) for which you are an admin if you have not already done so.

Sign in to Pinpoint Using the Pinpoint Website​

Sign in to Pinpoint using UMD CAS.

Pinpoint CAS Login Screen

Click on the 'Adminland' tab in the upper right corner.

Pinpoint Profile Screen

If you are a superadmin, you will see all labs that are managed by Pinpoint. If you are an admin, you will only see the labs that you have permissions for. Select the lab you want to manage.

Pinpoint Manage Labs Screen

Using Pinpoint kiosk​

Swipe your UMD ID at a Pinpoint kiosk.

Pinpoint Kiosk Swipe Screen

A pop-up should appear asking if you'd like to continue as a user or continue as admin. Select 'continue as admin'.

Pinpoint Kiosk Admin Popup Screen

If you are a superadmin, you will see all labs that are managed by Pinpoint. If you are an admin, you will only see the labs that you have permissions for. Select the lab you want to manage.

Pinpoint Manage Labs Screen

After selecting a makerspace, you'll see a set of options for managing the space. Checkout the other guides in this documentation for more details managing your space.