iGUIDE Portal Basic Training Program
Log in to the iGUIDE Portal
Create an iGUIDE
iGUIDE Photos
Upload iGUIDE Data
Upload Gallery Images
Change Room Labels
Turn Panos On and Off
Add Branding
Update Panoramas
Add Pano Branding
Add a Video
Create a Private View
Add your logo to the Service Provider Map
Log into the iGUIDE Portal and find your way around.
- Click the link in the invitation email. Your browser will be directed to the the iGUIDE portal (https://manage.youriguide.com) where you will be prompted to create a password.
- Once you have created a password you will be automatically logged in
- You can go to the iGUIDE portal (https://manage.youriguide.com) at any time, from any device and login using your username and password.
TIP: Create a shortcut or bookmark in your browser to make subsequent visits easier.
The iGUIDE portal performs several important functions that are critical to iGUIDE production and are available directly from the menu bar:
- Create iGUIDEs. Click on + Create iGUIDE to start the creation process. An iGUIDE must be created in our system before data can be uploaded for processing.
- Manage iGUIDEs. Click on My iGUIDEs to see a list of all available iGUIDEs in order to upload data for processing or make changes to iGUIDEs that have already been drafted.
- Create user accounts. Click on Dashboard to view and create new user accounts
- Access support materials. Click on Support to access camera manuals, training videos, and marketing materials
General Settings can be found by clicking your username in the top right hand corner of the screen. By clicking on settings you will have access to the following:
- Contact Details
- Manage and upload your images
- Manage your agent branding (banners)
- Configure your iGUIDE default settings
- Edit your profile
- Change your password
Create an iGUIDE and submit data
The process of creating an iGUIDE can be broken down into the following steps:
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- Click the +Create iGUIDE button on the menu bar
- Select a Package or Add-ons
- Enter the property address
- Add branding
- Choose iGUIDE Report subscribers, Editors, and iGUIDE Analytics subscribers
- Select your Stitch Data file and gallery images
- Click Create iGUIDE and Upload
* Please note if you are creating an iGUIDE URL and uploading data that it will be drafted and sent out as a regular iGUIDE property and added to your monthly invoice. Do not upload test data to the iGUIDE Portal unless you want it completed by our drafting team.
iGUIDE Photos
The process of creating an iGUIDE can be broken down into the following steps:
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- Click the +Create iGUIDE button on the menu bar
- Select a iGUIDE Photo from packages
- Enter the property address
- Add branding
- Choose iGUIDE Report subscribers, Editors, and iGUIDE Analytics subscribers
- Select your gallery images
- Click Create iGUIDE and Upload
Upload iGUIDE data
After creating an iGUIDE it will appear in the myiGUIDEs list. From this view many common functions are accessible including the ability to upload data to the iGUIDE. Uploading data is a critical step, here’s how to do it:
- Find your iGUIDE on the myiGUIDEs page
- Click the Upload Export Data button
- Click on the dotted box and select your export file
- Confirm that you have chosen the correct file
- Click the blue upload button
Upload iGUIDE gallery images
After creating an iGUIDE it will appear in the myiGUIDEs list. From this view many common functions are accessible including the ability to upload data to the iGUIDE. Uploading gallery images requires the following steps:
- Find your iGUIDE on the myiGUIDEs page
- Click the Upload to iGUIDE Gallery button
- Click on the dotted box and select your images
- Click Open
A progress bar will appear for each image and notify you of a successful upload.
Configure your iGUIDE. Change labels, disable/enable panos.
Changing room labels can be done at any time after the iGUIDE has been processed. The position cannot be changed and new labels cannot be added.
- Find your iGUIDE on the myiGUIDEs page
- Click the blue edit button
- Scroll down to the iGUIDE preview
- Find a room label you would like to modify
- Click on the label you want to change
- Type in new text or change the size
- Click save
Configure your iGUIDE. Turn panos on and off.
Turning panoramas on and off can be done at any time after the iGUIDE has been processed.
- Find your iGUIDE on the myiGUIDEs page
- Click the blue edit button
- Scroll down to the iGUIDE preview
- Find a panorama you would like to turn on or off
- Double click on the dot representing the panorama
- Click save
Brand your iGUIDEs with Agent information
Branding can include contact information, a headshot, a company logo, or a custom image. It can be added during iGUIDE creation or any time afterward. To add branding after and iGUIDE has been created follow the steps below:
- Find your iGUIDE on the myiGUIDEs page
- Click the iGUIDE Details button
- Click the Edit Default View button
- Scroll down to the section labeled Banner
- Click on the Assign myself as a sponsor button
- Click Save Sponsor
- Click on the black box below with the text “No banner selected. Click Here to Select”
- Click on an existing banner or click +Create new banner button
Update a panorama with new images.
Panorama images can be replaced for up to two weeks after the iGUIDE has been processed. Replacing panorama images only works if you are using an edited version of the original panorama. If you have gone back to the property to shoot additional panos then you will need to send those into the drafting team to be added. To update a panorama follow the steps below:
- Find your iGUIDE on the myiGUIDEs page
- Click the blue edit button
- Click The Replace Pano Tiles button
- Click on the panorama location you wish to update
- Click the Download all button
- Edit the jpgs in a third party image editing application (ie. Adobe Photoshop/Lightroom)
- Click on the Upload images box at the bottom of the screen
- Select your images
- Click Save
- Confirm your selection and click Sumbit
Add panorama branding to your iGUIDEs
Your logo image can be used to cover the tripod in any panorama image. To change the panorama branding image follow the steps below:
- Click on your name or profile image on the menu bar
- Click the settings button that appears in the dropdown menu
- Click the iGUIDE Defaults tab
- Scroll down to the the heading Pano Branding Image
- Click on the Circle that says Click to select an image
- Click on an image to select it or upload a new image
- Click Save
It is recommended that you use an image that is circular with a transparent background and size it to 1024×1024 pixels.
Add a video link to your iGUIDE
A video can be configured to play inside any iGUIDE. This video will be accessible from the Video tab. To add a video from Youtube or Vimeo follow the steps below:
- Find your iGUIDE on the my iGUIDEs page.
- Click the blue edit button
- Paste you video URL into the field provided
- Scroll down to the the bottom of the page and click Save
Create a Private View
To create a new iGUIDE view:
- Log into the Portal
- Find the iGUIDE you wish to edit
- Click on “iGUIDE Details” button
- Scroll down to “iGUIDE User Views”
- Click on the “+Create New View” button
A box will appear that represents the new view.
Add your logo to the Service Provider Map
To add your logo to the map you will need to create a default banner. The logo image used will be the one included in the logo area of the default banner. To create a banner complete the following steps:
- Log into the iGUIDE portal
- Click on your name in the top right corner of the screen
- Click Settings from the dropdown
- Click on the black box that says “No default banner selected.”
- Click on an existing banner or click +Create new banner
Once you have selected a banner it will appear on the settings page as the default banner. The logo image on the default banner will automatically appear on the Service Provider Map.