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How can I “personalize” the Commons?
You don’t need to. We’ve got your stuff all organized for you.
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How Do I Delete My Account?
To delete your account, go to the top black navigation bar and hover over your avatar in the upper right corner. Click My Settings >> Delete Account, then follow the directions on the page. Note that you must be logged in … Continue reading →
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Can member profiles be made private? How can I prevent my profile from showing up in a google search?
Right now, there is not a way to make Profiles private, but we can look into developing that functionality. For now, users worried about privacy should avoid using their full names on their profiles (some combination of initials and first … Continue reading →
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How can I change email notification settings?
Go to the top black navigation bar and hover over your avatar in the top right corner. Click My Settings >> Email. Here you can choose whether you want to receive an email notification for a variety of activities, including … Continue reading →
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How do I send a message?
To send an email to another member, you can either find them on the member list or you can hover over your avatar in the top right corner, click the “My Messages” link on the left, and click “Compose.” Start … Continue reading →
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What are “notifications”?
The Notification link (on the top right bar of the Commons, just to the left of your avatar) indicates if you have a new message, friend request, or invitation to join a group. Zero indicates that you have no notifications.
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What are mentions and how are they used?
The @mention system links others to the hyperlinked profile of the individual while notifying the individual of the mention via email. If you are trying to reach out to specific group members, simply put the @ symbol in front of their … Continue reading →
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How do I change my email address?
To register to the Commons, you need a CUNY email address. Once you have finished registering, you can switch to a more convenient email address. Please note: Commons members have two email addresses. Your Notification Email Address (i.e. your “official” … Continue reading →
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How do I change my display profile name?
After logging into the Commons, go to the top black navigation bar and select: My Profile» Edit. In the text box under “Full Name (required)” fill in your preferred name, then scroll down and select “Save Changes.”
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How can I change my password?
After logging into the Commons, go to the top black navigation bar and hover over your avatar. Go to: My Settings» General. Enter your current password and your new password, then scroll down and select “Save Changes.”
