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How do I claim an existing instructor listing?
Open the listing and select Claim this listing. CDI sends a secure claim link to the email held against that profile.
If you sign in with the same verified Google or email address, the claim can follow the fast verification route. Different-email claims require an ownership review.
Will an unclaimed profile receive learner enquiries?
Where CDI holds a usable professional email, an administrator may review and release a genuine learner enquiry. The email focuses on the learner opportunity and includes a separate option to claim the free profile.
The instructor can respond to that released enquiry through a secure link without first completing a full claim.
What if I cannot access the email on my listing?
Select I no longer have access to this email during the claim journey. Provide your current contact details, ADI or PDI information and any suitable evidence requested.
A different email cannot take ownership automatically. An administrator reviews the evidence before transferring control.
Why does profile completion matter?
Your completion dashboard shows what is still missing and the benefit of each action. Key details include teaching areas, transmission, lesson services, prices, availability and enquiry preferences.
Completion does not guarantee a particular ranking or number of enquiries, but it gives the platform better information for relevant searches and matches.
How are imported DVSA listings created?
The import process maps CSV fields, previews validation problems, checks possible duplicates and creates only approved unclaimed listings.
Imported records retain their source and batch history. Claim ownership is verified separately before dashboard access is granted.
How do I stop receiving enquiries?
Claimed instructors should open availability or enquiry settings and pause new requests. This preserves the profile while preventing unsuitable contact.
An unclaimed recipient can use the contact-preferences link in a CDI email to request no further enquiries, correct information or ask for removal.
How do I create lesson services?
Open Dashboard > Lesson services. Choose the lesson type, add the relevant transmission, price or package information and set whether you are currently taking enquiries.
Only publish services you currently provide. This reduces unsuitable enquiries.
Can CDI automatically merge duplicate profiles?
Strong signals such as a matching ADI number are reviewed alongside email, phone, postcode and website information. Similar names are not enough.
Any merge is field by field, logged and reversible through retained archive data. Reviews are not moved without confirmed ownership.
Does CDI take commission from my lesson fees?
CDI does not take a percentage of the lesson fee. Learners contact you directly and you retain control of your prices and payment arrangements.
Any optional paid products or future commercial services must be shown separately and transparently before purchase.
How are duplicate instructor profiles handled?
If a new account appears to match an imported listing, CDI may suggest claiming the existing profile or flag the records for review.
Users cannot merge profiles themselves. Admin reviews identity signals and selects which verified fields to retain. Reviews are not moved unless ownership is confirmed.
Can I pause enquiries without deleting my profile?
Open your dashboard and update availability or enquiry preferences. Where available, set the profile to not currently taking new learners.
Pausing enquiries is better than entering inaccurate availability. You can reactivate when capacity changes.
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