user-guide.md

User Guide

Getting Started

User Types

1. Students

   • Receive and manage credentials
   • Share credentials with employers
   • View verification status

2. Institutions

   • Issue digital credentials
   • Manage issued credentials
   • Verify other institutions

3. Employers

   • Verify credentials
   • Request verification
   • Track verification history

Registration

1. Click "Get Started"
2. Select your user type
3. Fill in your details
4. Verify your email
5. Set up your wallet (institutions/employers only)

Features

For Students

Managing Credentials

1. View all credentials in Dashboard
2. Share credentials via secure link
3. Track verification requests

Sharing Credentials

1. Select credential
2. Click "Share"
3. Choose sharing method
4. Send to recipient

For Institutions

Issuing Credentials

1. Navigate to "Issue Credential"
2. Enter recipient details
3. Fill credential information
4. Sign transaction
5. Confirm issuance

Managing Issued Credentials

1. View all issued credentials
2. Track verification status
3. Revoke if necessary

For Employers

Verifying Credentials

1. Enter credential ID
2. View verification details
3. Confirm authenticity

Managing Verifications

1. Track verification history
2. Export verification reports
3. Manage verification requests

Wallet Setup

MetaMask Configuration

1. Install MetaMask
2. Create or import wallet
3. Connect to application
4. Approve connection

Transaction Signing

1. Review transaction
2. Check gas fees
3. Confirm transaction
4. Wait for confirmation

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

1. Connection Problems

   • Check internet connection
   • Verify MetaMask status
   • Clear browser cache

2. Transaction Failures

   • Check gas price
   • Verify wallet balance
   • Retry transaction

3. Verification Issues

   • Confirm credential ID
   • Check network status
   • Contact support

Support

For additional help:

• Email: [email protected]
• Documentation: docs.elimuchain.io
• Community: community.elimuchain.io