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How to Set Up Default Privileges for New Users

In some cases you may find it advantageous to set up one or more default privileges that are available to undefined repository users.

Undefined users have Logon IDs that are not associated with a USER instance. For more information, see the chapter "Managing Repository Users." Default privileges can simplify privilege and user administration at sites that have a large number of users or a user base that frequently changes.

Setting up default privileges consists of two basic procedures:

• Defining and building the privileges that you want to provide to undefined users
• Activating the Default Privilege feature