Overview
This topic reviews the difference between users and user groups and review basic configuration considerations for each.
The video below walks through creating a new user and managing user group settings.
Users
Users are individuals with access to the RPI application. Each user has a username and a password.
To add a user:
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From the quick access menu in RPI, choose Configuration.
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Under the User Management section on the left-side menu, select Users.
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Select the green plus icon from the toolbar.
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Enter the following required fields on the Create New User tab:
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Username
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Full Name
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Email
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Password
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New users should immediately change their password upon initial login to RPI. Do this by going to Quick Access > Preferences > Change Password.
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Re-enter Password
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On the Group Membership tab, use the green plus icon to add the user to any user groups they should belong to.
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Select Add.
User Groups
User groups are a collection of users that have the same control permissions. A user can be part of multiple user groups.
There are two default groups: “Everyone” and “System Administrator”. “Everyone” has no permissions selected, and “System Administrator has all permissions selected. These groups can’t be deleted or modified.
To create a new user group:
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From the quick access menu in RPI, choose Configuration.
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Under the User Management section on the left-side menu, select User Groups.
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Select the green plus icon from the toolbar.
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Fill in a name and optional description for the group.
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Check the box for any permission you’d like to add to the group.
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Select OK.