Member Portal Access Guide

Complete guide for accessing and using the member portal

Member Portal Login Process

Step-by-Step Login
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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).
  4. 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
  • Personal Information:

    View and update your profile details

  • Upcoming Meetings:

    Next meeting details with venue and timing

  • Payment Status:

    Outstanding dues and recent payments

  • Attendance Summary:

    Your attendance record and percentage

  • Quick Actions:

    Shortcuts to common tasks

Navigation Menu
Menu Item Function
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

Widget shows: "Next Meeting: Thu, Jan 25, 2024 at 7:00 AM" with venue name and address below.
Outstanding Dues

Total amount pending payment

Widget shows: "₹1,250" in large text with "3 pending payments" below and "Pay Now" button.
Attendance Rate

Your attendance percentage

Widget shows: "92%" in large green text with "23 of 25 meetings" and circular progress indicator.
Notifications

Recent chapter announcements

Widget shows: "3 new" with red notification badge and latest announcement preview.

OTP Authentication

OTP Process
  1. Login Attempt

    Enter username and password

  2. OTP Generation

    System sends 6-digit OTP to registered mobile

  3. OTP Entry

    Enter received OTP within 10 minutes

  4. Verification

    System verifies OTP and grants access

OTP Features
  • Security Enhancement:

    Additional layer of security beyond password

  • Time-Limited:

    OTP expires after 10 minutes for security

  • Resend Option:

    Request new OTP if not received

  • 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
  • Device Restriction:

    Only one mobile device can be logged in at a time

  • Automatic Logout:

    Previous device is logged out when logging in from new device

  • Security Benefit:

    Prevents unauthorized access from multiple devices

  • Session Management:

    Active sessions are tracked and managed

Managing Devices
  • View Active Devices:

    See which devices are currently logged in

  • Release Devices:

    Remotely logout from specific devices

  • Login History:

    Track login activity and device information

  • 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
  • Password Change:

    Update your login password securely

  • Profile Updates:

    Modify contact information and business details

  • Notification Preferences:

    Control email and push notification settings

  • Privacy Settings:

    Manage data sharing and visibility preferences

Support & Help
  • Help Documentation:

    Access user guides and tutorials

  • Contact Support:

    Reach chapter admin or technical support

  • FAQ Section:

    Common questions and answers

  • 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