# Add User

This guide explains how to create new user accounts on your Varbase site.

## Steps to Add a User

1. **Navigate to the People page.**
   * Go to **People** in the admin navigation sidebar, or navigate to `/admin/people`.
   * Click the **Add user** button.
2. **Fill in the user information.**
   * **Email address**: Enter the new user's email address. This is required and is used for password resets and notifications.
   * **Username**: Enter a unique username for the account. This is used for login and identification.
   * **Password**: Set an initial password for the account. You can:
     * Enter a password manually and share it with the user through a secure channel.
     * Check the **Notify user of new account** option to have the system send an email with a password-setting link.
   * **Status**: Set the account status:
     * **Active**: The account is ready for use.
     * **Blocked**: The account exists but the user cannot log in.
3. **Assign roles.**

   In the **Roles** section, select the appropriate role(s) for the new user:

   * **Content Editor**: For staff who need to create and edit content.
   * **SEO Admin**: For staff managing SEO settings.
   * **Content Admin**: For staff who need to publish and manage content structure.
   * **Site Admin**: For staff managing site configuration and users.
   * **Administrator**: For technical administrators who need unrestricted access.

   A user can have multiple roles. Permissions from all assigned roles are combined.
4. **Configure additional settings.**

   Depending on your site's configuration, additional fields may be available:

   * **Profile picture**: Upload a photo for the user's profile.
   * **Time zone**: Set the user's preferred time zone.
   * **Language**: Set the user's preferred language (on multilingual sites).
5. **Save the account.**
   * Click **Create new account** to save.
   * If the "Notify user of new account" option was checked, the user will receive a welcome email with instructions for setting their password.

## Tips

* **Use email notification.** It is generally best to let the system email the user with a password-setting link rather than manually creating and sharing a password.
* **Assign the minimum necessary role.** Follow the principle of least privilege, giving each user only the roles they need to perform their duties.
* **Verify email addresses.** Ensure the email address is correct before creating the account, as it is needed for password resets and notifications.
* **Document role assignments.** Keep track of which roles are assigned to which users, especially for administrative roles.
* **Review accounts periodically.** Regularly review user accounts and deactivate those that are no longer needed.


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