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MEMBERS DIRIRECTORY FAQ

FAQ

Members Directory ?
Phi Kappa Psi Members Directory is a directory use for interacting with fellow brothers. It allows members to communicate with each other through sending messages electronically or chatting instantly. Members can also view updated information for each member.

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Including, the ability to upload a self photo with your profile. All members that are registered on the Directory will receive news periodically about club events or new updates about the fraternity sent to their email account.

Navigating the Directory?
What is a send a "friendly greeting"?
Answer: A send a friendly greeting is a quick and short way to greet a member.

How can I search for a specific brothers? Answer: You can search by using the Search feature and clicking the Member Name tab. Type in the user name and it will display their profile.

What is a "Keyword" search?
Answer: Keyword Search allows you to search all user profiles that contain a specific word you choose.

What is the "Favorites" feature?
Answer: You can add all of your favorite members and friends to this list. You can add a member to this list by clicking on the Add/Remove From Favorites icon on any user profile. Clicking it once will add them. click it again to remove them from the list.

Using your Mailbox:
Answer: Using the the internal mail system is easy. The system will only send mail to usernames on the system and not to external email accounts outside of the system. When a user receives new mail, a notification message that is sent to their primary email account, to notify them of a new message waiting for them on the system.

What is the "Profile Views" feature?
Answer: Profile Views page is when you can see the last 10 users have viewed your profile.

Your Account Info?

Can I have multiple accounts?
Answer: No. Members are not allowed to have multiple accounts on the system.

Can I change my username?
Answer: No. We do not allow users to change their username.

How do I change my password?
Answer: You can change your password on the Account Info page.

Can I change my "User Type"?
Answer: Yes. You can change your User Type on the Account Info page.

Can I change my location?
Answer: Yes. You can update your location (City/State) by changing your Zip code on the Account Info page.

What if I forgot my username or password?
Answer: If you have forgot your username or password you can have it emailed to you by clicking on the "Forgot Your Password?" link on the login page, enter your email address.. and it will be mailed to you!

How do I change my email address?
Answer: You may change your email address by going to Account Info page.

Members Photos?
Answer: The directory allows Members to upload photos to their account to be displayed with their profile.

How do I upload my Photos?
Answer: Members photos are uploaded by going to the Photos page or clinking the photo link after you login. You may only upload pictures with a .JPG extension. If you have a photo in another Windows file format you can email webmaster@wvuphikappapsi.com

What is my "Primary Photo"?
Answer: Your Primary Photo is the photo that will be displayed on your profile when users view "Who's Online" and also in the Messenger chat window. To make any of your photos Primary, click the tiny Primary Photo icon next to any of your pictures on the Photo Page.

What kind of photos can I have, and are there content restrictions for Members Photos?
Answer: You can only have photos that are of yourself or you with family members or fraternity brothers,. The pictures may not contain nudity or any explicit material. They may NOT contain any advertisements, copyrighted material, or anything illegal.

How many user photos can I have?
Answer: You can have up to 5 photos! How do I delete a user photo I no longer want?
Answer: To delete any photo, click on the trash can icon next to the photo you wish to delete.

I don't have a digital camera how do I scan my photos?
Answer: You can check your local copy center, or retail photo outlet for photo and scanning service.

What if my photos are not .JPG format?
Answer: If you do not have a photo as a .JPG. There are a lot of photo programs that will let you "export" or "save as" a .JPG. If you have a .BMP or .GIF you can contact us for help.


 

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Instant Messenger features:

Instant Messenger

It is a feature that allows you to chat live with members while they are online located under the messenger link.

My buddy list

It allows you to create a list of your favorite members to chat with.

Messenger Tools

Allows you to set up away messages and privacy settings.

Online Status

Lets members know you are currently online, away, or offline.

How do I Add/Delete a member to my Buddy List?
Answer: You can add a member to your messenger by going to the Manage drop down menu and choose Add Favorite, enter the Screen Name of the user you would like to add then click the Add Favorite button. To remove a user from your list click the trash can icon next to the username you wish to remove.

How do I Add/Delete a Group?
Answer: You can add a Group to your messenger by going to the Manage drop down menu and choose Add Group, enter the Group Name you would like to add then click the Add Group button. To remove a Group from your list click the trash can icon next to the Group Name you wish to remove. Note: You must add users to that group before the group will be seen on your messenger.

How do I change my Online Status?
Answer: You can change you Online Status by going to the Status drop down menu and selecting: Online , Hidden, or Away. You can also make a custom Away Message by going to the Tools menu and selecting Away Message.

How do I Block/Unblock another user?
Answer: You can Block a user from sending you an Instant Message by selecting Tools, then Blocked List, and then type the name of the user you wish to block. If you want to Unblock the user, click the Blocked Icon next to the username of the person you want to Unblock.

How can I change my privacy settings?
Answer: You can change your privacy settings by going to the Tools menu and selecting Privacy Settings. Choose the configuration you want and click Update Settings .

How do I manually "refresh" the messenger?
Answer: You can manually refresh the messenger by going to the manage drop down list and clicking on Refresh List.

Trouble Shooting?
Why am I having problems logging in?
Answer: You might have problems logging in due to network traffic or your ISP. Sometimes reloading the browser, rebooting your computer, or waiting a few minutes is all it takes. Also, make sure you are typing in the username and password correctly.

Who do I contact if I have any problems?
Answer: Email webmaster@wvuphikappapsi.com

For more FAQ please click on this link General Support and look under categories and click Members Directory or search the Knowledge Base.