Add User

Only a user with the SystemAdmin role can add a local user.

About this task

When the first local user is added, XCO automatically adds the LOCAL Auth type to the authentication preference settings in the following situations:

  • LOCAL auth preference does not exist
  • Authentication preference settings limit of five entries is not exceeded

Procedure

  1. In the Navigation menu, select Users.
  2. Select + Add User.
  3. In the User Name field, enter the user's user name.
  4. In the User Role field, select the required user roles.
    • NetworkOperator
    • SystemAdmin
    • Fabric mode only:
      • FabricAdmin
      • SecurityAdmin
      • SystemDebugger
      • TenantAdmin (created dynamically per tenant)
    XCO supports multiple role mapping for all users. For more information, see User Roles.
  5. In the New Password and Confirm New Password fields, enter the new password for the user.
  6. In the Email-id field, enter the user's email address.
    Special characters specified by RFC-5322 are supported in the email field.
  7. Optional: Complete the other fields as required.
  8. Select Add.
    The new user is added to the LOCAL users page. Refresh the page to view the updated list.