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Creating a New User Object

Follow these steps to add a User ID, optional values, and one or more Roles to the User Object:

1. From the Administration Tab, click the User subtab.
2. Click the Create link at the top of the User list in the left pane.

   The User ID fields are displayed in the right pane.

   • Enter a User ID

     This ID must match the mainframe User ID, LDAP user name, or both. If the User ID is intended to be used for mainframe access, it should only be 8 characters long.

   • (Optional) Enter a First Name and Last Name.

     We recommend that you enter values in these fields for ease of identification. The first name and last name are displayed along with the User ID on panels when user selection is involved.

   • (Optional) Enter values in Title and Description.

     We recommend that you enter a Title as a reminder when assigning Roles to this ID.

3. Find the Member Of section.

   There are two lists, Available Roles and Selected Roles.

   The Roles in the Available Roles list were created by your current Role, or are Roles created by sub Roles of your Role.

   For more information, see Role Hierarchy.

4. (Optional) Select one or more Roles in the Available Roles list
   • Hold Ctrl or Shift while clicking to select more than one repository.
   • Click the single arrow to move one Role or the double arrow to move all the Roles into the Selected Roles list.
5. Click Update at top right of pane.

   The User object has been created and connected to the specified Roles.