A step-by-step guide for schools

Introduction

At the start of every new school year, students move to a new group and often to a new classroom. Depending on how Myndr is installed at your school, this may mean that the Myndr Switches need to be linked to the right groups again, so that every class gets the right internet policy. Or perhaps the group layout needs to be adjusted. Not sure which method your school uses? Go to the Myndr dashboard, click the person icon at the top right and choose Organisation details. Then look under Modules to see which method you use.

Below you will find a detailed description of the process for each method.

Method A: Swapping switches via Basispoort

If your school has linked Myndr to Basispoort, the group data is synchronised automatically. That makes swapping the switches a lot easier. You do the whole process from the Myndr dashboard.

When do you do this?

The best time to swap the switches is at least one day after entering the new groups in the student information system (SIS). This is because the synchronisation with Basispoort and Myndr takes place overnight. If you enter the groups in the SIS today, you can swap the switches tomorrow.

Tip: Many schools name their Myndr Switches after the classroom they hang in (e.g. "Classroom 3" or "Group 5 - classroom"). That makes them easier to find in the Myndr dashboard.

Requirements

• You must be registered with Basispoort as the IT administrator

• The new groups must already be entered in the SIS

• The synchronisation with Basispoort must be complete (wait at least one night)

Step by step

Step 1: Sign in to the Myndr dashboard

Sign in to the Myndr dashboard via the Basispoort portal. In the Basispoort portal, go to Lesmateriaal (Teaching materials) and click Myndr Mediawijsheidscoach. You are now in the Myndr dashboard.

Step 2: Go to Groups

Click Groups in the main menu on the left. You now see an overview of all student groups that have been synchronised from Basispoort.

Step 3: Unlink the old groups

If the old groups are still visible (because they are still in the SIS and Basispoort), they first need to be unlinked from filtering.

For each old group, click Stop filtering on the right and confirm by clicking Ok. If the old groups are no longer in the SIS, they have disappeared automatically and you can skip this step.

Step 4: Link the new groups

Now you can link the new groups to the available Myndr Switches. Do this for every group you want to filter:

1. Choose the group you want to apply a Myndr Switch to

2. Click Start filtering

3. Select the Myndr Switch you want to link to this group (for example, the switch that hangs in that classroom)

4. Click Start filtering again to confirm

Repeat this for every group. Once all groups are linked to the right switches, the start of the new school year has been processed for Myndr via Basispoort.

What do the students need to do?

The first time they use it after the summer holidays, students need to sign in to Basispoort using their usual sign-in method (for example MOO, ZuluConnect or Miloo). The Myndr extension automatically sends them to the right sign-in system. After signing in, the extension knows which group the student is in and the right policy is applied.

Method B: Swapping switches via the admin environment (manual installation)

If your school uses Myndr without a link to Basispoort, the system works with class codes. Every Myndr Switch has a unique class code (found on the back of the switch). The extension on the students' laptops is linked to this class code.

At the start of the new school year, the students need to be linked to the switch in their new classroom. Because the class code is set centrally via Microsoft Intune or the Google Admin console, this can easily be changed in that same admin environment.

Step by step

1. Collect the class codes: For each classroom, note down the class code of the Myndr Switch that hangs there. The class code is on the back of the switch.

2. Open the admin environment: Open Microsoft Intune or the Google Admin console and go to the configuration of the Myndr extension.

3. Assign the class codes: Change the class code so that each new group gets the code of the switch in their new classroom.

4. Synchronise: Make sure the changes are pushed to the devices. In Intune, you can force a sync if needed via Devices > All devices > Bulk actions.

Please note: The class code is on the back of every Myndr Switch. Make sure you have the right code for each classroom to hand before you make the changes.

A student changes group during the year

If an individual student changes group during the school year, the class code on their laptop needs to be changed. Pass the change on to the IT administrator, so they can assign the right class code via the admin environment.

Method C: Via School-specific extension

This is by far the easiest method. You don't need to do anything. Unless, that is, the groups get different names (different combination groups, etc.).

Students will be forced to sign in again at the start of the school year:

The code

The teacher looks up the sign-in code in the Myndr dashboard:

1. Sign in to the Myndr dashboard.
2. Go to Groups.
3. For the right group, click the three dots on the far right.
4. Choose "Show code".

Depending on whether it is a lower or upper group, the teacher is shown a picture code or a number code. The student uses this code to sign in.

Group changes

If the groups change, such as a different combination class, these groups first need to be set up in the Myndr dashboard:

1. Sign in to the Myndr dashboard.
2. Go to Groups.
3. Click New group if a group is added, or edit an existing group by clicking the three dots on the far right and choosing "Edit".
4. If teachers have moved, change this by clicking the three dots on the far right of a group and choosing "Assign teachers".

Once the groups match the new layout, the students can sign in.
Note: You don't need to create students per group (that isn't even possible), because by signing in the students automatically place themselves in the right group.

A different switch layout

If a switch moves to a different group, arrange this in the Myndr dashboard too:

1. Sign in to the Myndr dashboard.
2. Go to Groups.
3. For the group the switch is leaving, click "Stop filtering" (if the group has been deleted, you can skip this step).
4. For the group the switch is moving to, click "Start filtering" and select the right switch.

Need help?

Can't work it out, or do you have questions about the process? The Myndr support team is here for you. You can reach us via:

• Chat: Via the chat function in the Myndr dashboard
• Email: support@myndr.nl
• Help centre: help.myndr.nl

On the help centre you will also find detailed articles with images about linking and unlinking switches, setting up network administrators and installing the Myndr extension.

Summary

We wish you a smooth start to the new school year and a great year ahead!

Updated on: 03/11/2026