Welcome to ManageBac+
Everything administrators need to know to get started with ManageBac+. This guide brings together the most useful resources for setting up, managing, and supporting your school's ManageBac+ account.
Whether you're new to ManageBac+ or looking for a refresher, this guide provides a curated collection of Help Centre resources designed specifically for administrators.
Use the sections below to find guidance on account access, user management, programme setup, integrations, ongoing support, and more.
Overview
Administrators have full access to view and manage every area of your school's ManageBac+ account. They are typically responsible for configuring academic terms, importing users, creating classes, managing school settings, and generating reports.
1. Signing In, Access & Billing
Learn how to access your account securely, resolve login issues, create strong passphrases, and manage billing information.
Tip: A passphrase made up of three or four unrelated words is typically both secure and easy to remember. Avoid saving passwords on shared or public computers.
If you cannot locate your school's account, visit the ManageBac+ login page and sign in using your ManageBac+ email address.
2. Navigating ManageBac+
Become familiar with the ManageBac+ interface, dashboard, search tools, profile settings, and mobile access.
- Dashboard
- Managing your Profile
- Managing your School
- Mobile Access
3. User Management
Find best practice guidance for onboarding users, managing permissions, organising classes and year groups, and supporting your school community.
- User Roles
- School Directory
- Daily Usage
- Opening to your Community
4. Programme Management
Select the Quickstart Guide relevant to your curriculum or programme to configure your school's academic setup.
- IB Diploma (DP) & Career-related Programme (CP) Quickstart Guide
- IB Middle Years (MYP) Quickstart Guide
- IB Primary Years (PYP) Quickstart Guide
- IB Continuum Quickstart Guide & Student Journey
- Multi-curricula Quickstart Guide
Additional Quickstart Guides are available for Attendance, Remote Learning, Behaviour, Unit Planning, Assessment & Reporting, IBIS Exam Registration, eCoursework, and transitioning to a new academic year.
5. Settings & Integrations
Configure authentication, integrations, APIs, and connected services for your school.
- Single Sign-on (SSO)
- Google Workspace
- Faria Products & Partner Integrations
6. Keeping Up to Date
Stay informed about new features, curriculum updates, and opportunities to submit product feedback.
- What's New with ManageBac+
- How ManageBac+ Handles Curriculum Changes
- How ManageBac+ Handles Feature Suggestions
7. Help & Support
Explore additional learning resources, webinars, security guidance, FAQs, and support services.
Tips & Best Practices
- Use a strong passphrase made up of several unrelated words.
- Review your notification preferences and profile settings after your first login.
- Follow the Quickstart Guide that matches your curriculum before configuring programme settings.
- Use the linked Help Centre guides as your primary reference for each area of account administration.
Warnings & Important Notes
- Only administrators should perform school-wide configuration tasks or manage account-wide settings.
- Do not save passwords in browsers on shared or public computers.
- Ensure users are created or synchronised before attempting to access ManageBac+.
In Summary
- This guide provides a central starting point for new and existing ManageBac+ administrators.
- Use the linked Help Centre articles to configure your account, manage users, and support your school community.
- Continue to check the latest resources to stay informed about new features and best practices.
By using these resources, administrators can confidently set up, maintain, and make the most of ManageBac+.