Overview
Administrators can assign roles through the global permissions functionality; a role bundles the permissions its users receive.
Accessing User Roles
To manage user roles, navigate to: Configuration → Users → User roles
Role Action Buttons
The system provides five management options for each role:
- Edit (pencil icon): Modify role name and description
- Permissions (lock icon): Configure permissions applied to users with this role
- View (magnifying glass icon): See which users are assigned to the role
- Export (download icon): Export role as XML for use elsewhere; exported XML can be imported back on the User roles screen
- Delete (red trash bin icon): Remove the role
Creating a New Role
Click the "Add user role" button and fill in both required fields:
- Name: Should be short and easy to understand
- Description: Appears on the overview page only
Then click Create.
Related Resources
- Manage User Groups
- Introduction to Users Menu
- Overview - Configuration Tab
- Manage Users
- Home Page Settings
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