Adding a Security Role (Basic Settings)

How to add a basic security role to a site using the Security RolesRoles control which users can view and manage site pages and content. Roles can be created using the Admin > Security Roles page or by creating Social Groups. module.

1. Navigate to AdminRegistered users who are members of the Administrators role. These users have full access to manage the site including adding, deleting and editing all pages and modules. Administrators also have access to the Admin pages located on the main menu. > Security RolesRoles control which users can view and manage site pages and content. Roles can be created using the Admin > Security Roles page or by creating Social Groups. - OR - Go to a Security RolesRoles control which users can view and manage site pages and content. Roles can be created using the Admin > Security Roles page or by creating Social Groups. module.
2. Click the Add New Role button.
3. Select the Basic Settings tab.
4. In the Role Name text box, enter a name for the Security Role. This is the only required field. Choosing to update this role now and accept the default settings will add a private role that users cannot subscribe to.
5. Optional. In the Description text box, enter a brief description of this role.
6. Optional. At Role Group, select a group for this role if desired. Note: One or more role groups must already exist. RolesRoles control which users can view and manage site pages and content. Roles can be created using the Admin > Security Roles page or by creating Social Groups. can be associated with a role group at a later time.
7. At Public Role?, select one of the following options:
   • Mark  the check box if all users are able to view details of this role and subscribe to this role. Users can subscribe to or unsubscribe from these roles when they manage their profile.
   • Unmark  the check box if the role is Private. Only Administrators can add a user to a private role unless it has an RSVP Code or RSVP Link (see below) that has been supplied to the user.
8. At Auto Assignment, select one of the following options:
   • Mark  the check box if users are automatically assigned to this role. This will expose the "Assign to existing users" field.
     • At Assign to Existing Users, mark  the check box to assign all current and future users to this role - OR - unmark  the check box to only assign any new users that are created to this role.
   • Unmark  the check box if users must be manually added to the role. If the role is public, then users can add themselves. If the role is not public, then only Administrators and SuperUsers can add user to the role.
9. At Security Mode, select one of the following options:
   • SecurityRole: Select to add a security role.
   • SocialGroup: Select to add a social group. Social groups are displayed on the Social Groups module allowing site members to join, follow and participate in groups.
   • Both: Select to add a role that is both a social group and a security role.
10. At Status, select one of the following options:
    • Disabled: The Role Group is not available regardless of the "Public Role" setting.
    • Approved: The Role Group is available dependent upon the "Public Role" setting.
    • Pending: The Role Group is available to non-Administrators/SuperUsers regardless of the "Public Role" setting. However, the Group is not permitted until it is moved to "Approved" status.

11. Click the Update button.

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