School Sign In

Once your school has been registered and approved, here's how to access your school administrator account and manage your debate program.

Signing In to Your School Account

Standard Sign In Process

1. Go to iRankHub

• Visit irankhub.com (opens in a new tab)
• Click "Sign In" or "Login"

2. Enter Your Credentials

• Email Address: The email you used during school registration
• Password: Your administrator password
• Click "Sign In"

3. Access School Dashboard

• You'll be redirected to your school administrator dashboard
• First login may require additional setup steps

First Time Sign In

After your school registration is approved, your first sign-in includes:

Initial Setup Steps

1. Complete School Profile

• Upload school logo
• Add detailed school description
• Set school contact information
• Configure communication preferences

2. Set Up Payment Information

• Add payment methods for tournament fees
• Configure billing contact information
• Set up payment notifications

3. Configure Student Management

• Choose student registration methods
• Set approval workflows
• Configure team creation permissions

4. Review Available Tournaments

• Browse current and upcoming tournaments
• Understand fee structures
• Review league eligibility

School Administrator Dashboard

Main Dashboard Features

Quick Overview:

• Total students registered under your school
• Active teams and their members
• Upcoming tournaments and deadlines
• Recent notifications and updates
• Payment status and outstanding fees

Navigation Sections:

• Students: Manage student accounts and registrations
• Teams: Create and manage debate teams
• Tournaments: View and register for competitions
• Payments: Handle tournament fees and billing
• Reports: View school performance and analytics
• Settings: Manage school profile and preferences

Dashboard Customization

• Widget Arrangement: Drag and drop dashboard elements
• Notification Preferences: Choose what alerts you receive
• Display Settings: Customize what information is prominently shown
• Quick Actions: Pin frequently used functions

Multiple Administrator Access

Adding Additional Administrators

If your school has multiple staff members who need access:

1. Navigate to School Settings
2. Go to "Administrator Management"
3. Click "Add Administrator"
4. Enter colleague's information:

• Name and email address
• Role/title at school
• Permission level

5. Send invitation
6. They'll receive email with setup instructions

Administrator Permission Levels

Full Administrator:

• Complete access to all school functions
• Can add/remove other administrators
• Manages payments and school settings
• Typically the debate coach or activities coordinator

Student Manager:

• Add and manage student accounts
• Approve student registrations
• Assign students to teams
• Cannot manage payments or school settings

Team Coach:

• Create and manage specific teams
• Register teams for tournaments
• View team performance data
• Limited access to overall school management

View-Only:

• Access to reports and student information
• Cannot make changes to accounts or registrations
• Useful for principals or supervisors who want oversight

Troubleshooting Sign In Issues

Forgot Your Password

1. Click "Forgot Password" on sign-in page
2. Enter your email address
3. Check email for reset link
4. Create new password
5. Sign in with new credentials

Common Sign In Problems

"School Account Pending Approval"

• Your registration may still be under review
• Check email for approval notification
• Contact support if it's been more than 3 business days
• Provide registration details to speed up process

"Invalid Credentials"

• Verify email address is correct
• Check password carefully (try copy/paste)
• Ensure caps lock is not on
• Try "Forgot Password" if uncertain

"Account Not Found"

• Double-check the email address used during registration
• You may have registered with a different email
• Contact support with school name and registration details

"Multiple School Accounts Found"

• Your school may already have an existing account
• Contact the existing school administrator
• Request to be added as an additional administrator
• Contact support to merge accounts if necessary

Access Permission Issues

"Insufficient Permissions"

• You may be logged in as a limited administrator
• Contact your primary school administrator
• Request permission level upgrade
• Check if you're accessing the right features for your role

"School Account Suspended"

• May be due to payment issues or policy violations
• Contact support immediately for clarification
• Resolve any outstanding payment issues
• Review and acknowledge any policy updates

Account Security for Schools

Best Practices

Password Security:

• Use strong, unique passwords for school accounts
• Change passwords regularly (every 6 months)
• Don't share administrator credentials
• Use different passwords for different administrators

Access Management:

• Regularly review who has administrator access
• Remove access for staff who leave the school
• Monitor login activities and unusual access patterns
• Report suspicious activities immediately

Data Protection:

• Keep student information confidential
• Only share data with authorized personnel
• Follow school privacy policies
• Comply with local data protection regulations

Security Features

Session Management:

• Automatic logout after extended inactivity
• Secure session tokens
• Multi-device access monitoring

Audit Trails:

• Track administrator actions
• Monitor student data access
• Log payment and registration activities
• Generate activity reports for oversight

Managing Multiple Schools

Some administrators may manage multiple schools or campuses:

Multi-School Access

• Separate accounts required for each school
• Switch between schools using account selector
• Different email addresses recommended for each school
• Unified reporting available for school networks

Network Administration

For school districts or networks:

• Contact support for network-level administration
• Centralized student transfer capabilities
• District-wide reporting and analytics
• Bulk payment processing options

Getting Help with School Accounts

Self-Help Resources

1. Check school dashboard tutorials and help tooltips
2. Review this documentation for common procedures
3. Use in-app help features and guided tours
4. Check notification center for important updates

Contact Support

Email support@irankhub.com with:

For Sign-In Issues:

• School name and registration email
• Administrator name and role
• Description of the problem
• Any error messages received

For Account Setup Help:

• Specific feature you need help with
• Number of students/teams you're managing
• Tournament participation goals
• Technical requirements or limitations

What to Do After Sign In

Immediate Tasks

1. Complete school profile if not finished during registration
2. Add your first students to test the system
3. Create a test team to understand team management
4. Review available tournaments in your area
5. Set up payment methods for future tournament fees

Ongoing Management

• Regularly check for tournament invitations
• Monitor student registration requests
• Keep team rosters updated
• Track tournament deadlines and fees
• Review student performance and feedback

Next Steps

After successfully signing in to your school account:

• Learn how to manage students in your school
• Understand team management for tournament participation
• Explore tournament participation process and requirements