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# Creating a user

Users can access and control the components of the application based on the roles that they are assigned to.

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Users can only be created and managed by the administrator.
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For the native authentication provider type, to create a native user,

1. In the upper right corner of the CloudIO homepage, in the menu bar,  click![](/files/-M-mqQrhvyhl1QdlDK3f).  The **Navigation** page is displayed.

![](/files/-M01ZNiqggPWG-1n4yax)

 2\. Under the **Administration** role, click **Manage Users.**

The **Manage Users** page is displayed.

![](/files/-M01smGAFTeixIO4z4HO)

 3\. Click **Add User.**

The user details page is displayed.

![](/files/-M01_rwHyo9Zng0J-Vx2)

 4\. Enter the following user details:

| User Detail  | Description                                                                               |
| ------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| User Name    | The login name for the user                                                               |
| Email        | The email ID of the user                                                                  |
| Display Name | The name of the user that should be displayed in the user profile                         |
| Start Date   | The start date for the user to be active                                                  |
| End Date     | The end date for the user to be active                                                    |
| Manager      | The name of the manager for the user                                                      |
| API Key      | The API key value for the user that will be used to make REST API calls                   |
| API Secret   | The API secret value for the user that will authenticate them while making REST API calls |

 5\. Click **Save**.

The user is added and their details can be accessed from the

**Manage users** page.

**OR**

To assign roles to user, click **Next**.

The roles page is displayed.