Login and Portals¶
Overview¶
SUMS ERP uses separate login entry points for different user types. After a successful login, you are redirected to the dashboard for your role.
Login URL format¶
Your school or administrator provides a login link similar to:
https://your-school.sumsapplication.com/Login.aspx?type=School&scid=...
| Query parameter | Purpose |
|---|---|
type |
Portal type: Admin, School, Institute, Teacher, or Student |
scid |
Encrypted school identifier — pre-fills school branding and code |
Portal types¶
| Portal | type value |
After login | Primary users |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Admin | Admin | Admin Dashboard | SUMS platform staff |
| School / Institute staff | School or Institute | School Dashboard | Office staff, principal, non-teaching roles |
| Teacher | Teacher | School Dashboard (teacher menu) | Faculty with teaching assignments |
| Student | Student | Student Dashboard | Students (and sometimes parent view) |
| College | Same as School/Teacher | College Dashboard variant | Higher-ed institutions flagged as college |
Institute vs School
Both use the staff interface. Institute login is for institute-level accounts; day-to-day school operations use the same menus once inside.
Logging in¶
- Open the login link provided by your school.
- Confirm the header shows the correct login type (e.g. SCHOOL LOGIN).
- Enter User ID and Password.
- Optionally check Remember password (stores credentials in a browser cookie on your device).
- Click Login.
On success, you land on your portal dashboard (e.g. Dashboard under the School menu).
Two-factor authentication (2FA)¶
Staff portals may show Manage Auth in the header. Use it to:
- Enable Google Authenticator–style 2FA on your account
- Scan the QR code and verify with a one-time code
Contact your administrator if 2FA is mandatory and you need a reset.
Forgot password¶
Use the Forgot Password link on the login page if enabled. You may receive a reset link or temporary password by email or SMS depending on school configuration.
Logging out¶
Click Logout in the top header. Always log out on shared computers.
Troubleshooting¶
Invalid School ID — The scid in the URL may be wrong or expired. Use the link from your school administrator.
Wrong portal after login — You may have used the wrong type. Teachers must use Teacher login; students must use Student login.
Account locked / no access — Your role may not have module permissions. Ask your school admin to check Role Master and module assignment.