How to add a resident

Add a resident so they can be scheduled for trips. RideLogger stores a first name and last initial only by design — not a full last name.

Steps

1. Click 👥 Residents in the sidebar (not shown to the Driver role).
2. Click + Add Resident (top right of the Residents page).
3. Enter first name, last initial, phone, room, and any notes.
4. Check "📱 OK to text ride reminders" only if the resident (or their family) agreed to receive texts — they can reply STOP anytime to opt out.
5. Leave the resident marked Active (the default) and click 💾 Save.

Who can do this

Staff, drivers, managers, and admins.

Notes

• Use Deactivate (not delete) for a resident who's simply moved out — this preserves their trip history. Delete is blocked entirely if the resident has upcoming trips; see Can't delete a resident or destination.
• Adding many residents at once? See Import residents from a spreadsheet.