Reference letter writers will not have to activate an account or log in to submit a letter.
When an applicant requests a reference, the letter writer will get an email like this one:
When they click Start Letter, they'll be taken directly to a page like this and WILL NOT need to log in:
When they're ready, they should click Choose File to upload their reference letter:
After the letter is uploaded, the file name will appear on the screen, and all they have to do is click Submit Letter:
They will see this confirmation message when the letter has been successfully attached and submitted:
The letter writer can also forward the reference request email to another person if they want that person to submit the letter on their behalf. For example, a faculty member may request that a department administrator upload the letter on the faculty member's behalf.
As an admin, you should remember:
A pending account will be created for each new letter writer, but they will not get a "new user" email asking them to confirm the account. The letter writer will be able to go directly into the system to submit their reference letter.
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