As a Guide, you can create a session of your interest. Please follow the steps below to create a session effectively. 

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Create a Session in CED Website

Step 1: Log In to Guide Dashboard 

• Access the web platform.
  
• Log in using your registered Guide account.
• Click on the logo at the top-right corner of the screen and select “Settings.”

Step 2: Check the Current Role

• Go to the “Role” section to check your settings.
• Make sure that Guide mode is turned on and Explorer mode is turned off.
• If both modes are enabled at the same time, you will not be able to create a session.

Step 3: Create Session

Click “Create Session” on the top navigation bar next to the logo. This will open the session creation form.

Step 4: Enter Basic Session Information

Fill in the required fields as instructed:

• Session language: Choose English
• Topic Title: Provide a clear and specific title
• Category: Select the most relevant category
• Choose an image: Upload the image to visualize the topic details
• Select session length

Step 5: Set up Session

You can choose “Set up Session” to set a weekly recurring schedule or “Set up a standalone Session” to set up a one-time session. 

If you choose “Set up Session”: 

• Choose the period of your session 
• Tick on the day(s) that you want to host the session 
• Create the weekly timeslot for each day. You can add more session(s) or click the “X” button to cancel unwanted session(s).

If you choose “Set up a standalone Session”: 

• Select the date that you want to host a session
• Select the time for the session to start
• Click "Save"

Step 6: Add Topic Details

• Introduce yourself to Explorer
• Describe the topic that you want to host

Step 7: Review & Publish

• Double-check:
  
  • Title clarity
    
  • Spelling and grammar
    
  • Schedule accuracy
    
  • Capacity settings
    
• Click “Create topic” to make the session visible to Explorers.

The interface of the newly created session will appear as shown.