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Getting Started for Makerspace Admins

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This guide will help you get started as a makerspace administrator in Pinpoint. You'll learn how to access admin features through both the website and kiosk interfaces.

Before You Begin​

Make sure you have:

  • A UMD account with CAS access
  • Admin permissions for your makerspace
  • Access to a Pinpoint kiosk (optional)

Requesting a new makerspace​

To set up a new makerspace in Pinpoint:

  1. Email eds@umd.edu with your request
  2. Include:
    • Your name and role
    • Makerspace name and location
    • Brief description of your space
    • List of initial administrators

Accessing Admin Features​

There are two ways to access admin features: through the website or through a kiosk.

Website Access​

  1. Visit Pinpoint
  2. Sign in using UMD CAS
  3. Click 'Adminland' in the upper right corner

Pinpoint CAS Login Screen

Kiosk Access​

  1. Swipe your UID at any Pinpoint kiosk
  2. Select "Continue as Admin" when prompted
  3. Enter your PIN if required
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Kiosk access provides the same administrative features as the website but is convenient for in-person management.

Next Steps​

After gaining access, you can:

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Check out our Makerspace Guides for detailed instructions on all administrative features.

If you are a superadmin, you will see all labs that are managed by Pinpoint. If you are an admin, you will only see the labs that you have permissions for. Select the lab you want to manage.

Pinpoint Manage Labs Screen

Using Pinpoint kiosk​

Swipe your UMD ID at a Pinpoint kiosk.

Pinpoint Kiosk Swipe Screen

Initially, you will be directed to the machine selection page for users. To access adminland, click the Adminland button at the top of the page.

Pinpoint Machine Selection Screen

If you are a superadmin, you will see all labs that are managed by Pinpoint. If you are an admin, you will only see the labs that you have permissions for. Select the lab you want to manage.

Pinpoint Manage Labs Screen

After selecting a makerspace, you'll see a set of options for managing the space. Checkout the other guides in this documentation for more details managing your space.