About
The Users data source provides access to Moodle user profile data. It is commonly used to create member directories, staff lists, or learner overviews.
You can find these settings when opening the preferences of a Dash block.
Available fields
These are the building blocks available for your layout:
User
First name
Last name
Full name
Full name linked
Email address
Username
ID number
City/town
Country
Last login
Department
Institution
Address
Alternate name
First access
Description
User picture URL
User picture
User picture (linked to profile)
User profile URL
User profile link
Message URL
Message
Group
Custom profile fields (setup individual on your Moodle installation)
Details area
Details button
Details link
Note: For how to enable and arrange these fields, see Fields preferences. To configure how the details button and link behave, see the Details area preferences.
Available filters
These are the filters available in the data source:
Group
Department
Institution
Last login
First access
Custom profile fields (setup individual on your Moodle installation)
Note: For how to enable these for your users, see Filters preferences.
Available conditions
You can restrict which users are included in the block using the following rules:
Logged in user – Only shows the profile of the person viewing the block.
My participants / students – Only shows students assigned to the teacher viewing the block.
My groups – Only shows users who share a group with the viewer.
Current course – Only shows users enrolled in the course where the block is placed.
Relations – Filter by specific Moodle roles (e.g. Parent).
Cohorts – Filter by specific Moodle cohort membership.
Note: For how to apply these restrictions, see Conditions preferences.