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Managing Users

intermediateLast updated: 1/15/2024

Create, edit, and manage user accounts and roles

Managing Users

Create, edit, and manage user accounts, roles, and permissions.

User Management Overview

User management allows you to:

  • View Users: See all users in system
  • Create Users: Create new user accounts
  • Edit Users: Modify user information
  • Change Roles: Update user roles
  • Manage Access: Control user access

Accessing User Management

Step 1: Navigate to Admin

  1. Go to admin dashboard
  2. Find "User Management" section
  3. Click to access
  4. User list appears

Step 2: View Users

  1. See list of all users
  2. Filter by role or host
  3. Search for specific users
  4. View user details

Viewing Users

User List

Displayed Information:

  • User email or name
  • User role
  • Host assignments
  • Account status
  • Last activity

User Details

Detailed Information:

  • User ID
  • Email address
  • Global role
  • Host-specific roles
  • Account creation date
  • Last login
  • Linked accounts

Creating Users

Step 1: Access Create User

  1. Go to user management
  2. Click "Create User" or "Add User"
  3. Create user form appears

Step 2: Enter Information

Required Information:

  • Email: User email address
  • Role: Initial user role
  • Host Assignment: Optional host assignment

Step 3: Save User

  1. Review information
  2. Click "Create" or "Save"
  3. User account created
  4. User can log in

Editing Users

Step 1: Find User

  1. Search or browse user list
  2. Find user to edit
  3. Click user or "Edit" button

Step 2: Modify Information

Editable Fields:

  • Email address
  • User role
  • Host assignments
  • Account status

Step 3: Save Changes

  1. Make desired changes
  2. Click "Save" or "Update"
  3. Changes applied
  4. User updated

Changing Roles

Step 1: Select User

  1. Find user in user list
  2. Click user or "Edit" button
  3. User details appear

Step 2: Change Role

  1. Find "Role" field
  2. Select new role from dropdown
  3. Choose from: Admin, Staff, Host, Player

Step 3: Save Role

  1. Click "Save" or "Update"
  2. Role changed
  3. Permissions updated
  4. Changes apply immediately

Host Assignments

Assigning to Hosts

How to Assign:

  1. Find user in user list
  2. Go to "Host Assignments" section
  3. Select host from dropdown
  4. Choose role for that host
  5. Click "Assign" or "Save"

Host Role Options

Available Roles:

  • Host Admin: Admin for specific host
  • Host Staff: Staff for specific host
  • Host Player: Player for specific host
  • Banned: Banned from host

Removing Assignments

How to Remove:

  1. Find user's host assignments
  2. Find assignment to remove
  3. Click "Remove" or "Delete"
  4. Assignment removed
  5. User loses host-specific access

User Search

Searching Users

Search Options:

  • By Email: Search by email address
  • By Name: Search by name
  • By Role: Filter by role
  • By Host: Filter by host assignment

Filtering Users

Filter Options:

  • Role Filter: Filter by global role
  • Host Filter: Filter by host
  • Status Filter: Filter by account status
  • Combined Filters: Use multiple filters

Best Practices

User Creation

  • Verify Information: Verify user information before creating
  • Set Appropriate Role: Assign correct role
  • Document Creation: Document why user was created
  • Notify User: Notify user of account creation

Role Management

  • Principle of Least Privilege: Assign minimum needed access
  • Review Regularly: Review roles regularly
  • Document Changes: Document role changes
  • Audit Access: Audit user access periodically

Security

  • Limit Admin Accounts: Keep admin accounts minimal
  • Monitor Access: Monitor user access
  • Review Changes: Review permission changes
  • Secure Accounts: Ensure account security

Common Tasks

Promoting Users

How to Promote:

  1. Find user to promote
  2. Change role to higher role
  3. Save changes
  4. User gains new permissions

Demoting Users

How to Demote:

  1. Find user to demote
  2. Change role to lower role
  3. Save changes
  4. User loses permissions

Banning Users

How to Ban:

  1. Find user to ban
  2. Change role to "Banned" or remove access
  3. Save changes
  4. User loses access

Troubleshooting

"Cannot create user"

Problem: Unable to create new user

Solutions:

  • Verify you have admin permissions
  • Check email is valid and unique
  • Verify required fields are filled
  • Check for errors
  • Try again

"Cannot change role"

Problem: Unable to change user role

Solutions:

  • Verify you have permission to change roles
  • Check role is valid
  • Verify user exists
  • Check for errors
  • Try again

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