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Quick Start Guide

Registering

  1. Scroll to the bottom of this page
  2. Click Register
  3. Enter your email
  4. Copy the code in the email you are sent (check your junk/spam folder if you don't receive it) into the text box
  5. Follow the instructions to choose a username and password
  6. Accept the terms and conditions

Updating Your Details

  1. Go to the Admin menu at the top of the page and choose Profile.
  2. Use the edit buttons at the top of each section to change your information.
  3. Use the Publish settings to choose whether your home and mobile numbers, email, and address are visible to other people and published in the directory.
  4. Use the Photo button in the top right to upload a picture of yourself.
  5. Scroll down to check other family members and groups you are a part of.

(note that Usual name is what you will be known as across the site, and in the printed directory. It could be the same as your First name, or for example a shortened version)

App

There is also an app available for smartphone which allows you to easily view (but not change) most information on the go.

  1. Search for "ChurchBuilder" on your app store, or use these links:
    Apple App Store           Google Play Store
  2. Once downloaded set up a lock-pattern to secure the app (iPhone users will be able to unlock with Touch ID/Face ID later if set up).
  3. Tap Add new...
  4. If asked for a log in method, scroll down to where it says 'If you know your ChurchBuilder site name'
  5. Then enter "stmarys-basingstoke.churchbuilder.org.uk" as the Church Website address.
  6. Enter your Username and Password you chose when registering.

Forgotten Password

If you have forgotten your password, you can reset it in a similar way to registering.

  1. Scroll to the bottom of this page
  2. Click Login
  3. Click Get an account / reset password
  4. Enter your email
  5. Copy the code in the email you are sent (check your junk/spam folder if you don't receive it) into the text box
  6. Follow the instructions to choose a new password
If you are logged in you can also change your password from your profile.
  1. Go to the Admin menu at the top of the page and choose Profile.
  2. Click Change Password (on the right hand side, you may have to scroll down a little)
  3. Follow the instructions to choose a new password

More Help

More detailed instructions, including screenshots, are available in the following document. Many pages on the website have a blue question mark. Click on this button to see videos on how to use the functions on that page.

If you need more help, or find an issue with the site, please contact [hidden].