Grant mdsbuilder access

The OpenMRS mdsbuilder server is a resource used to develop Meta Data Sharing packages for OpenMRS releases. Release managers need access to both the OpenMRS instance (login as OpenMRS user at mdsbuilder.openmrs.org) and terminal (SSH) access to the server.

The OpenMRS Reference Application release process includes directions to the release manager to request these accounts.

The user should supply their full name, OpenMRS ID, and a public SSH key.

Grant SSH Access

To grant SSH access to mdsbuilder, follow the steps to Allow user to SSH into a VM.

Add user to mdsbuilder as System Developer

1. Log into mdsbuilder as admin (credentials in LastPass) and navigate to Administration > Manage Users.
2. Search for user by username (or by submitting blank search to see all existing users). If they already have an account, you may need to simply help them reset their password.
3. Click the Add User link to create the user and select the create a new person option.
   • Complete given name, family name, and gender.
   • Leave "Create a provider account for this user" unchecked
   • Enter their OpenMRS ID as their username
   • Create a secure password for them
   • Select the System Developer role
4. Check the "Force password change" option
5. Send the user their their password, asking them to log in and change it.