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Creating new roles

Administrators with Manage roles and users privilege can introduce new roles into the Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) system.

Follow these steps demonstrate to create a new role.

  1. On the main navigation bar, click the (gear) icon.
  2. In the drop-down menu, click Manage Roles.
  3. Click NEW ROLE.

    The Role Detail interface appears, open on the Privileges tab.

  4. Define role details.
    1. Provide a distinctive name for the new role.
    2. In the Description field, briefly explain the purpose or context of the new role.
    3. Click APPLY CHANGES to save the role.
  5. To ensure the role was successfully created, click Roles in the top left corner of the page.

    The newly created role should now be visible in the role list.

Proceed by defining role privileges and editing role assignments as needed for the newly created role.