Linking Profiles

Customers have the opportunity to create and remove relationships between users with the License System and MDWFP HuntFish App. This is beneficial for parents or guardians managing their youth profiles or individuals who run multiple profiles for their family unit. Linked users will have different options depending upon ages of those involved. You will see information on two different methods of creating a linked profile: 

Guardian - The user in the guardian role can manage a secondary profile in its entirety. This is an ideal relationship for parents looking to manage youth profiles, but is applicable to any age, allowing you to manage individuals over 18 who do not have a valid email address. This is the most commonly used relationship between users.

Peer to Peer - Users in a peer-to-peer relationship will have limited access to a secondary account allowing them to perform limited actions on behalf of that account. The other profile must have a full account including a login with an email address and password. They are not allowed full access to each other’s accounts, thereby protecting the privacy of the adult customer. This relationship is only applicable to users over the age of 19.

Linking Individuals 18 and Under
  1. Login to the MDWFP License System or MDWFP HuntFish App
    • Be sure to create your account prior to creating any additional user profiles.
  2. Navigate to the Linked Users Section
    • MDWFP License System
      • In the profile drop down menu, go to "Linked Users".
      • Select the option to "Link a User."
    • MDWFP HuntFish App
      • Go to "My Account" through the menu button located at the top left corner of the screen OR tap your initials in the circle to the right of your name.
      • Select "Account Options"
      • Select "Manage Linked Users"
  3. Create or Search for the User
    • Some individuals might have an existing profile that is transferred from the prior License System. If the user already exists, you may search for their profile.
    • Otherwise, select the option to create a new customer
  4. Fill Out the Required Information
    • Enter the necessary details for the new user, including their date of birth.
    • Complete all required fields, including their address.
    • Note: Social Security and Driver’s License details are not required for users under 13.
  5. Handle Communication Preferences
    • For Users 12 and Under: Email fields will be grayed out (no email address is required). You have the opportunity to set preferences to ensure the child does not receive text messages or promotional emails.
    • For Users Ages 13-18: Users in this age range may have an email address attached to their profile. This email can be used to give them login access to manage their account independently. You would still be able to manage the account in its entirety as long as you are linked to the account.
  6. Consent and Permissions:
    • In the "Access Info" step, you may:
      • For Users 12 and Under: Confirm that you are the child’s legal guardian or authorized to manage their account under COPPA consent.
      • For Users Ages 13-18: If needed, assign the email address as the login for the user.
        • This will allow them to log in and manage their account, while still being linked to a guardian.
        • Once the email is provided, they will receive an email prompting them to complete setting up their account.
      • For both age ranges, you may choose to “Disallow Other Guardians” if you don’t want other adults to link to this child’s account.
  7. Submit and Create the Profile
    • Submit the form to create the child’s profile.
  8. Manage the Linked Profile
    • Once the profile is created and linked, you can manage it as the users’s guardian. 
Linking Individuals 19 and Over
  1. Login to the MDWFP License System or MDWFP HuntFish App
    • Be sure to create your account prior to creating any additional user profiles.
  2. Navigate to the Linked Users Section
    • MDWFP License System
      • In the profile drop down menu, go to "Linked Users".
      • Select the option to "Link a User."
    • MDWFP HuntFish App
      • Go to "My Account" through the menu button located at the top left corner of the screen OR tap your initials in the circle to the right of your name.
      • Select "Account Options"
      • Select "Manage Linked Users"
  3. Create or Search for a Customer
    • Search for an existing customer or choose to create a new one.
    • Fill out the required details, including:
      • Name
      • Address
      • Date of birth (ensure the user is over the age of 18).
      • Driver’s license number and Social Security number (if applicable).
  4. Add Email Address (Optional)
    • You can provide an email address for the new user to give them login access, but this step is optional.
  5. Choose the Relationship Type
    1. Guardian Relationship
    2. Peer Relationship
  6. Finalize the Relationship
    • For a peer relationship, an email will be sent to the user to create their account.
    • Complete the process to link the new adult user to your profile.

By following these steps, you can link an adult user to your account either as a peer or in a guardian-member relationship. 

Disconnecting Guardian Relationships

How to Disconnect a Linked Account

1. Login to the MDWFP License System or MDWFP HuntFish App

2. Navigate to the Linked Users Section.

  • MDWFP License System
    • In the profile drop down menu, go to "Linked Users".
  • MDWFP HuntFish App
    • Go to "My Account" through the menu button located at the top left corner of the screen OR tap your initials in the circle to the right of your name.
    • Select "Account Options"
    • Select "Manage Linked Users" 

3. You will see a list of accounts currently linked to yours.

4. Find the account you want to disconnect and click "Disconnect."

5. The link will be removed, and the account will no longer be associated with yours.

Important Note: If your account is the only Guardian account for a member under 13, you cannot disconnect it.

Linking and Disconnecting a Peer to Peer Relationship

This action is limited to individuals ages 19+; therefore, only adult accounts can create Peer to Peer relationships.

  1. Login to the MDWFP License System or MDWFP HuntFish App
  2. Navigate to the Linked Users Section.
    • MDWFP License System
      • In the profile drop down menu, go to "Linked Users".
    • MDWFP HuntFish App
      • Go to "My Account" through the menu button located at the top left corner of the screen OR tap your initials in the circle to the right of your name.
      • Select "Account Options"
      • Select "Manage Linked Users"
  3. Create a Peer-to-Peer Link
    • Select "Link a User."
    • Search for an existing customer or create a new one if needed.
    • Choose the "Peer-to-Peer" connection option (not "Guardian").
    • Submit the request, which will send an approval notification to the other customer.
  4. Approve the Peer-to-Peer Link
    • The other customer will receive an email or can log in to view the pending request in their linked user section.
    • Approve the request to establish the connection.
  5. Make Purchases Using Peer-to-Peer Link
    • Navigate to the catalog and choose the items you wish to purchase.
    • Use the dropdown menu to switch between linked users (e.g., Molly or Hunter).
    • Add items to the cart for each individual while maintaining separate profiles.
    • Complete the checkout process, including filling out payment details and submitting the transaction.
    • Receipts and transaction documents for both users will be sent via email.
  6. Manage Peer-to-Peer Transactions
    • Both users can make purchases on behalf of the other, as long as the link remains active.
  7. Disconnect a Peer-to-Peer Link
    • Go to the linked user section and select the option to disconnect.
    • Confirm the disconnect action.
    • No notification is sent; the disconnect happens immediately. 

By following these steps, you can create, use, and manage peer-to-peer relationships efficiently.