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Creating and Managing User Accounts in PbN

Emily McClendon avatar
Written by Emily McClendon
Updated over a week ago

User accounts grant access to Practice by Numbers (PbN). To manage user logins and permissions, you must have the appropriate administrative privileges, typically assigned to roles such as the Owner or Office Administrator.

Creating a New User Account

For In-Practice Employees

Follow these steps to create an account for an employee who works in the practice:

1. Access User Accounts

  • Click on the menu in the upper-right corner of the page.

  • Navigate to Settings > User Accounts.

2. Locate the Employee

  • Find the employee’s name in the User Accounts section.

3. Activate the Account

  • Check the Active box.

  • Enter the employee’s email address and a valid cell phone number.

  • Assign the appropriate role for the user.

  • Click Save.

4. Send Setup Credentials

  • The employee will receive:

    • An email with a link to set up their account.

    • A text message containing the Practice Code Word.

5. Communicate the Practice Code Word Securely

  • The Practice Code Word will be sent to the user via text message.

  • If the user does not receive the text, an authorized user must provide the Practice Code Word in person or by phone.

  • Important: The Practice Code Word must not be sent manually via email or text.

6. Password Setup

  • The employee will use the password setup email and Practice Code Word to create their password.

7. Resetting a User’s Password (If Needed)


For Out-of-Practice/Non-Employees

If you need to create an account for a non-employee, such as a consultant or remote team member, follow these steps:

1. Add the Non-Employee

  • Click on the menu in the upper-right corner.

  • Go to Settings > Employees, then click Add Employee.

  • Enter the individual’s name and check the Active box.

2. Create the User Account

  • The individual’s name will now appear in the User Accounts section.

  • Follow the steps outlined for in-practice employees, including adding their email address and cell phone number, assigning a role, and ensuring they receive their setup credentials.

By following these steps, you can efficiently manage user accounts for both in-practice and out-of-practice team members while upholding security protocols.


Login Security and Password Requirements

To maintain a secure platform, all users must complete a bot control verification step during login. This appears after entering your email and password and is marked by a Cloudflare security check. A green “Success!” badge indicates the verification has passed, and the user may proceed.

If verification fails, users will receive a “Please complete the security check” error and will be unable to log in. This indicates that the user’s password does not meet current security standards.

In such cases, the user will be required to reset their password before gaining access. During the reset process, they must provide the Practice Code Word to confirm their identity. This extra layer of verification ensures that only authorized individuals can complete password updates and regain access to their account.

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