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Create a Global Portlet

A global portlet can be included on the home page of any user. Global portlets can be optional or mandatory. A mandatory portlet does not have a Close button and users cannot remove it from their home page.

To create a global portlet

1. Click the Home tab and select the appropriate layout subtab.
2. Click the Customize link in the top right of the iConsole screen.

   The Customize Home Page dialog displays.

3. Click the New Portlet tab and select a portlet type.

   The Home Page Portlet Wizard opens.

4. Specify the basic portlet details depending on the portlet type. For example, specify a URL for the RSS Feed Portlet.
5. Select 'Anyone can use this portlet' to make this a global portlet for all users.
6. (Optional) Select 'Pin this portlet to every Home Page' to make this portlet mandatory for all users.
7. Click OK.

   The Assign Roles dialog opens.

8. Select the roles that have access to the new portlet.

   The portlet appears on the home page with default settings.

9. Edit the portlet settings.