diff --git a/.vitepress/sidebars/dashboard/guides.ts b/.vitepress/sidebars/dashboard/guides.ts index 9c43abde..24c95a52 100644 --- a/.vitepress/sidebars/dashboard/guides.ts +++ b/.vitepress/sidebars/dashboard/guides.ts @@ -13,6 +13,10 @@ export const guidesSidebar: DefaultTheme.SidebarItem[] = [ { text: "Users", items: [ + { + text: "Applying for Education Plan", + link: "/dashboard/guides/education_plan", + }, { text: "Creating a Personal Access Token", link: "/dashboard/guides/create_pat", diff --git a/src/dashboard/guides/education_plan.md b/src/dashboard/guides/education_plan.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..a8dae971 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/dashboard/guides/education_plan.md @@ -0,0 +1,34 @@ +--- +description: "How to get Caido for free by applying for the Education plan." +--- + +# Applying for Education Plan + +Students can get access to Caido for free through the Education plan. You need to verify your academic status in the [Caido Dashboard](https://dashboard.caido.io); once approved, your benefit is valid for a limited time. + +## Opening the Education settings + +1. Go to [dashboard.caido.io](https://dashboard.caido.io) and sign in. +2. Open the **Settings** page. +3. Select the **Education** tab (alongside User, Integrations, and Policy). + +You will see the education plan section where you can apply or check the status of your application. + +## Submitting your application + +On the Education tab, fill in the form with your **level of study** (e.g. secondary, undergraduate, graduate) and **field of study**. If your field is not in the list, choose the option to specify it manually. Then click **Submit application**. + +::: warning +If you already have a paid subscription, you must cancel it before you can submit an application. The form will show a message: "You already have a subscription. You need to cancel it to submit an application." +::: + +## Verifying your email + +After you submit, your application is processed. You will see **Application in progress** and a note that processing usually takes a short moment. + +You will receive a verification code by email. Enter that code in the **Verification code** field and click **Submit**. If you need to start over, click **Start over** to return to the application form. + +## After approval or rejection + +- **Approved**: Your academic status has been verified. You now have access to Caido's Education plan for free. The benefit is valid until the date shown on the page. +- **Rejected**: Your last application was not approved. The page will show a reason (e.g. Invalid email, Not academic, or others). You can review your details and submit a new application using the form on the same page.