> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.simnetonline.com/blog/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.simnetonline.com/blog/2021-posts/new-simnet-help-system.md).

# NEW SIMnet Help System

SIMnet has released an upgraded Help System for both instructors and students. The new help system has more in-depth articles that cover both the How and the Why of using SIMnet features.

In the Instructor help, view the [Best Practices](https://help.simnetonline.com/manager/getting-started/best-practices) section before you set up your course for next semester, or read the topic on the ins and outs of [Integrity Violations](https://help.simnetonline.com/manager/getting-started/integrity-violations) before you set your Project Assignment preferences.

In the Student Help, share with your students the nuances of using [SIMnet outside of Windows](https://help.simnetonline.com/students/getting-started/using-simnet-outside-of-windows) and the [Common Mistakes](https://help.simnetonline.com/students/assignments/projects/common-errors) that students run into when doing Project Assignments.

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New SIMnet Help System

To access the new [SIMnet Student Help](https://help.simnetonline.com/students/), click the **SIMnet Instant Help** link at the bottom of the sign in page, or click the **?** icon when logged in as a student and click either the relevant link that is available or click the **All Topics** button.

To access the new [SIMnet Course Manager Help](https://help.simnetonline.com/manager/), log in as an instructor and click the Help buoy icon. Select the context-specific help topic or click the **All Topics** button.


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