Member Portal Access Guide
Complete guide for accessing and using the member portal
Member Portal Login Process
Step-by-Step Login
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Access Login Page
Visit the Member Portal login page at
/member/login
What you'll see: A professional login page with your chapter's branding at the top, ChapterSphere logo, and a centered login form with username and password fields. The page has a clean, modern design with the chapter's color scheme. -
Enter Credentials
- Username: Email address OR mobile number
- Password: Provided by chapter administrator
Login form: The username field accepts either your email address or mobile number (with or without country code). The password field shows dots for security. A "Show Password" eye icon lets you toggle visibility. -
Complete OTP Verification
Enter OTP sent to your registered mobile number (if enabled)
OTP screen: After clicking "Login," you'll see an OTP verification page with a 6-digit input field, countdown timer (10:00), and "Resend OTP" link. The page shows your masked mobile number (e.g., +91****1234). -
Access Dashboard
Successfully login redirects to personalized member dashboard
Dashboard view: You'll see a personalized dashboard with your name in the header, left sidebar navigation menu, and main content area showing widgets for upcoming meetings, payment status, attendance summary, and quick actions.
Login Tips
- Use either email or mobile number as username
- Password is case-sensitive
- OTP is valid for 10 minutes
- Contact admin if you forget password
- Enable biometric login on mobile
Authentication System
The system first checks the member_login_credentials table for username/mobile_number, then falls back to email/phone in the chapter_members table for authentication.
Member Dashboard Overview
Dashboard Features
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Personal Information:
View and update your profile details
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Upcoming Meetings:
Next meeting details with venue and timing
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Payment Status:
Outstanding dues and recent payments
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Attendance Summary:
Your attendance record and percentage
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Quick Actions:
Shortcuts to common tasks
Navigation Menu
Menu Item | Function |
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Dashboard | Main overview page |
Payment History | View all payments and receipts |
Meetings | Meeting schedule and details |
Attendance | Your attendance record |
Profile | Update personal information |
Settings | Account and notification settings |
Dashboard Widgets
Next Meeting
Date, time, and venue information
Outstanding Dues
Total amount pending payment
Attendance Rate
Your attendance percentage
Notifications
Recent chapter announcements
OTP Authentication
OTP Process
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Login Attempt
Enter username and password
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OTP Generation
System sends 6-digit OTP to registered mobile
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OTP Entry
Enter received OTP within 10 minutes
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Verification
System verifies OTP and grants access
OTP Features
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Security Enhancement:
Additional layer of security beyond password
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Time-Limited:
OTP expires after 10 minutes for security
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Resend Option:
Request new OTP if not received
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Chapter Control:
Chapter admin can enable/disable OTP
OTP Troubleshooting
- Ensure mobile number is correctly registered
- Check SMS delivery and network connectivity
- OTP is case-sensitive and must be entered exactly
- Contact chapter admin if OTP issues persist
Device Management
Single Device Login
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Device Restriction:
Only one mobile device can be logged in at a time
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Automatic Logout:
Previous device is logged out when logging in from new device
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Security Benefit:
Prevents unauthorized access from multiple devices
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Session Management:
Active sessions are tracked and managed
Managing Devices
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View Active Devices:
See which devices are currently logged in
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Release Devices:
Remotely logout from specific devices
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Login History:
Track login activity and device information
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Security Alerts:
Notifications for new device logins
Device Information Tracked
Device Type
Mobile, tablet, or desktop
Last Login
Date and time of last access
Location
Approximate login location
Additional Portal Features
Account Management
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Password Change:
Update your login password securely
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Profile Updates:
Modify contact information and business details
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Notification Preferences:
Control email and push notification settings
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Privacy Settings:
Manage data sharing and visibility preferences
Support & Help
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Help Documentation:
Access user guides and tutorials
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Contact Support:
Reach chapter admin or technical support
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FAQ Section:
Common questions and answers
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System Status:
Check system availability and updates
Portal Benefits
- 24/7 access to your chapter information
- Real-time updates on payments and meetings
- Secure, encrypted data transmission
- Mobile-responsive design for all devices
- Consistent UI/UX with chapter admin panel