User Roles
This section defines each user role.
Admin
Same as User, plus:
- Can manage users and user groups.
 - Can change System Settings.
 
User
Same as Viewer, plus:
- Can create dashboards.
 - Can create and edit reports.
 - Can modify object metadata.
 
Viewer
- Can view public or shared dashboards.
 - Can view reports.
 - Can view object details and perform comparison and analysis.
 
Portal
- Can view public and shared dashboards only.
 - Cannot view session details or use Analysis tools.
 
Create User Accounts
To create a user account, complete the following steps:
- In the Users tab, click Add (+).
 - Select the appropriate role.
 - Enter the email address. The email address is used only for login; no emails are sent.
 - Enter the display name.
 - Click Save (✔).
 
After you create the user, an onboarding link appears. Send the link to the user so they can log in and set their password.

Note: If a request fails at this point, check whether the user already exists. Press Ctrl+F (Windows) or Command-F (Mac) to search. If you do not find the user, use the Messenger app in the lower-left corner to contact Customer Success Managers for assistance.
Update User Accounts
You can change the role, email address, or name. After making changes, click Save (✔).
Reset a Password
An administrator can reset a user’s password. This action deletes the old password and generates a new onboarding link.
To reset a password, complete the following steps:
- Choose Accounts > Users, and then select the user.
 - Click the More options (ellipsis) icon, and then click Reset password.

 - Open More options again, and then click Copy onboarding token to copy the shareable link.
 - Send the link to the user, and remind them that it is valid for one week.
 
Note: The onboarding link is valid for one week. If it expires, generate a new link.
Delete User Accounts
To delete a user account, complete the following steps:
- Click the More options (ellipsis) icon, and then click Delete user.

 
Caution: Dashboards that belonged to the deleted user will indicate that the owner cannot be found. If the user had a private dashboard that is not shared with any user groups, it will be lost.
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