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Adding an IAM user group

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Adding an IAM user group

Create a group of asset and portal permissions, and then assign users to the group.

To create a user group:
  1. Select User Groups from the left-hand navigation menu. The User Groups page opens.

  2. Click Add IAM User Group. The IAM User Group Information page is displayed.
  3. In the Group Name field, enter a name for the group.
  4. (Optional) In the Description field, describe the group.
  5. (Optional) Set the Status to Disabled. The status is Active by default.
  6. Click Next.
  7. From the Permission Scope dropdown, select an asset folder.
  8. In the Permissions Profile dropdown, select a profile.

    The Permission Details assigned to the selected profile are displayed.

    Note

    If the SysAdmin profile is selected, a message will display instead of portal cards to denote that the user has full access to all portals.

  9. Click Next. The Add IAM user(s) page is displayed.
  10. Assign users to the group.
    1. Click Add User.
    2. (Optional) Click Filter users by Group, to view users in a group. Selecting a user in a group will remove the user from that group.
    3. (Optional) Enter a username in the search bar, and enter the user name. As you type, partial results are returned.
    4. Select the users and click Add.
    5. Click Next.The Confirmation page is displayed.
  11. Review the group permissions, and click Confirm.

  12. (Optional) Click Add Another Group.

Adding an IAM user group

Create a group of asset and portal permissions, and then assign users to the group.

To create a user group:
  1. Select User Groups from the left-hand navigation menu. The User Groups page opens.

  2. Click Add IAM User Group. The IAM User Group Information page is displayed.
  3. In the Group Name field, enter a name for the group.
  4. (Optional) In the Description field, describe the group.
  5. (Optional) Set the Status to Disabled. The status is Active by default.
  6. Click Next.
  7. From the Permission Scope dropdown, select an asset folder.
  8. In the Permissions Profile dropdown, select a profile.

    The Permission Details assigned to the selected profile are displayed.

    Note

    If the SysAdmin profile is selected, a message will display instead of portal cards to denote that the user has full access to all portals.

  9. Click Next. The Add IAM user(s) page is displayed.
  10. Assign users to the group.
    1. Click Add User.
    2. (Optional) Click Filter users by Group, to view users in a group. Selecting a user in a group will remove the user from that group.
    3. (Optional) Enter a username in the search bar, and enter the user name. As you type, partial results are returned.
    4. Select the users and click Add.
    5. Click Next.The Confirmation page is displayed.
  11. Review the group permissions, and click Confirm.

  12. (Optional) Click Add Another Group.