School of Medicine

Getting Started

Table of Contents

  1. Using the QWeb Dashboard
  2. Resetting your password
  3. Logging in to QWeb

  1. Using the QWeb Dashboard
    After logging into your QWeb account, you will arrive at the QWeb dashboard.
    Make sure that you are using a supported Web browser. If not, download and install one of the listed browsers using the provided links. In the left sidebar is the Administrative Modules menu. Click the links to navigate to the module you want to use. There are six administrative modules to help you manage your website:

    • The Manage Pages module
    • Use the Manage Pages module to create, edit, and delete pages of your website. There are four basic page templates to help you publish content, such as text, images, files, and media.

    • The Manage Announcements module
    • Use the Manage Announcements module to create and organize announcements, which appear in the RSS content feed of announcements pages. The three most recent releases appear in the feed, while older releases are archived in the Previous Announcements page.

    • The Manage Assets module
    • Use the Manage Assets module to upload, organize, and delete site assets such as images, documents, and media.

    • The Manage Users module
    • Use the Manage Users module to grant elevated privileges to users with an existing MEdTech account. You can specify the type of account that the users have as well as which pages they are allowed to view and change.

    • The Website Statistics module
    • Your website traffic is tracked using Google Analytics. If you require statistical reporting, sign up with your existing Google account or create a new account. Your tracking code is provided on the Website Statistics page.

  2. Resetting your password
    To reset your password:

    1. At the login screen, click “Forgot your MEdTech password?”.

    2. At the Reset Password screen, enter your official Queen's or KGH e-mail address and click Continue.
    3. If your email address is not found, contact medtech@queensu.ca.

    4. Check your inbox for an email with the subject "Password Reset - MEdTech Authentication System", and then click on the link provided in the email. Type in your new password and click Change.

    5. Check your inbox for an email with the subject "Password Reset Outcome MEdTech Authentication System" to confirm that your password has been reset.

    6. Return to the login screen and log in with your new password.
  3. Logging in to QWeb

    To log into QWeb:

    1. Enter the URL of your website and add /admin/ to the end.
    2. Ex. http://meds.queensu.ca/mysite/admin/

    3. At the login screen, enter your username and password and click Login.