Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Open Portfolium: https://portfolium.com/login.

2. Enter your email address: In the email field [1], enter the email address you used to create your Portfolium account and then click on continue [2]. If you created your account using your Google account, click the Google button [3] and enter your Google account credential.

3. Enter password: In the password field, enter your password and then click the continue button.

4. View your Portfolium home page: After you enter your credentials, you will be taken to your ePortfolio home page

You can adjust your Portfolium privacy settings to suit your needs at any point. For example, you can allow or prevent other users and employers from viewing your profile. You can also enable or disable cookies and analytics. It is also possible for you to download a full copy of all of your data. The following steps will outline your privacy options.

1. Open your settings: Click on Me and then click on Settings

2. Open the privacy link

3. View your profile privacy settings. You have two options, which are explained below. To enable either option, select the checkbox next to the desired setting. To disable either option, deselect the checkbox next to the desired privacy setting.

• Only allow people I'm connected with to view my profile: When this option is selected, only people you have fully connected with will be able to view your profile. Pending connections and users you are not connected with will not be able to view your profile. When this option is not selected, all Canvas Student ePortfolios users will be able to view your profile.
• Prevent employers from contacting me and finding my profile: When this option is selected, employers will not be able to find your profile or contact you. When this option is not selected, employers will be able to view your profile and contact you about potential job opportunities.

4. View website data collection details: The Website Data Collection section includes information about required and functional cookies, as well as analytics. To view more information about a section, click the Plus icon to expand the section.

5. Edit your cookie settings: There are two sections for cookie settings, Required Cookies and Functional Cookies

• Required Cookies include information about cookies required for core functionality on the website. To view or edit settings for required cookies, check your browser preferences.
• Functional Cookies include information about cookies that provide a more personalized experience when using Portfolium. By default, functional cookies are enabled. To disable function cookies, deselect the Enable functional cookies checkbox.

6. Edit analytics settings: The Analytics section provides information about how Portfolium collects and reports data to help improve the user experience. When analytics are enabled, Portfolium will collect information about your usage of the website and send information back to Portfolium. By default, Analytics are enabled. To disable analytics for your account, deselect the Enable analytics checkbox.

7. Download your data: In the Download Your Data section, you can request a download of your data to keep for your records or to use in another service. To start the data download process, click the Submit a request link. When your data is ready to download you will receive an email. Return to this page and download your data. Please note: Data download files are only available for 14 days.

8. Update privacy settings: To save the changes to your privacy settings, click on the Update privacy settings button

Adding connections in Portfolium is a great way to network and learn about industries and opportunities. There are several ways to find connections, including the suggestions page, the discover page, and searching by name.

When you send a connection request, you have the option of sending a short message introducing yourself or greeting your new potential connection. The other person will be notified when you send a request, and you will be notified when they accept the request.

1. Search by name: Locate the user you would like to connect with by typing their name into the Search field [1] and then clicking the link to filter search results by people [2].

2. Connect with user: On the user's profile, click on the Connect link. Please note that if you receive a message that the profile is private, you will need to click on the Connect link on that page to see the connection's profile.

3. Send a message: Messages are optional and can be used to touch base with your future connection or to introduce yourself. The request window includes default text, but you can make any edits you want to it before you send the request.

4. Send without message: To send a connection request without a message, click the Send without a message toggle. The user will receive a notification o fyour connection request but will not receive a message in their inbox.

5. When you are ready to send the connetion request, clicck the Send button. The user will be notified that you have sent a connection request.

6. View pending requests: After you have sent the request, the Connect button will update to indicate that the connection is pending. You will receive a notification when the user accepts your request.

Share your ePortfolio by copying the URL. You can add this to your LinkedIn profile, email it to potential employers, share it on your social media platforms, or submit it in MyCanvas as an assignment.

By default, anyone can view your ePortfolio using the URL you created when setting up your account. However, Portfolium includes a number of privacy settings that you can tweak in order to decide who can see your ePortfolio. For more information on them, please see the section on privacy above.

To only allow people with your direct link to see your ePortfolio, please follow these steps:

1. Click on Me in the navigation bar, then choose settings
2. Choose Privacy
3. Select the following option: Only allow people I'm connected with to view my profile
4. A link will be created for you to copy and share with your instructors or employers

1. Open your settings: Click on Me and then click on Settings

2. Open the privacy link

3. Disable account: At the bottom of the Privacy Settings page, click the Disable my Account link.

4. Confirm that you want to disable your account: On the Disable Account page, read the information about disabling your account. If you still want to disable your account, select an option from the Reason for Disabling drop-down menu and the click the Disable Account button. To keep your account and return to Portfolium, click on the Cancel button.