User Management
User management allows administrators to create accounts, assign roles, manage permissions, and support users across the platform.
User Overview
Accessing User Management
- Go to Admin dashboard
- Click Users
- View and manage all users
User List
The user list shows:
- Name and email
- Role(s)
- Organization
- Status (active, inactive)
- Last login
- Created date
Creating Users
Single User Creation
- Click Add User or +
- Enter user details:
- Email (required)
- Name
- Role(s)
- Organization (if applicable)
- Initial password or send invite
- Click Create User
Bulk User Import
For many users:
- Click Import Users
- Download template CSV
- Fill in user data
- Upload completed CSV
- Review and confirm
- Users created and invited
CSV Format
email,first_name,last_name,role,organization
john@example.com,John,Doe,member,Acme Corp
jane@example.com,Jane,Smith,admin,Acme Corp
Self-Registration
Configure self-registration:
- Enable/disable public sign-up
- Require email verification
- Auto-assign role and org
- Collect additional info
User Roles
Built-in Roles
| Role | Description | Permissions |
|---|---|---|
| Member | Standard user | Run activities, access workspace |
| Author | Activity creator | Member + design activities |
| Expert | Mentor/coach | Member + mentoring features |
| Vendor | Marketplace seller | Author + commerce features |
| Org Admin | Organization admin | Manage organization |
| System Admin | Platform admin | Full platform access |
Assigning Roles
- Open user profile
- Go to Roles tab
- Add or remove roles
- Save changes
Multiple Roles
Users can have multiple roles:
- Member + Expert
- Author + Vendor
- Org Admin + Expert
Permissions combine across roles.
Custom Roles
If supported, create custom roles:
- Go to Admin > Roles
- Click New Role
- Define permissions
- Name and describe role
- Assign to users
Managing Users
Searching Users
Find users by:
- Name or email search
- Filter by role
- Filter by organization
- Filter by status
- Sort by various fields
Viewing User Details
Click on a user to see:
- Profile information
- Role assignments
- Organization membership
- Activity history
- Login history
- Admin notes
Editing Users
Update user information:
- Open user profile
- Click Edit
- Modify fields
- Save changes
Editable Fields:
- Name
- Roles
- Organization
- Status
- Password reset
Suspending Users
Temporarily disable access:
- Open user profile
- Click Suspend
- Add reason (optional)
- Confirm suspension
User cannot log in but account preserved.
Reactivating Users
Restore suspended users:
- Find user in suspended list
- Click Reactivate
- Confirm reactivation
Access restored immediately.
Deleting Users
Permanently remove users:
- Open user profile
- Click Delete
- Review data handling options
- Confirm deletion
Deletion may be permanent. Consider suspension first.
Password Management
Password Reset
Reset user passwords:
- Open user profile
- Click Reset Password
- Choose method:
- Send reset email
- Set temporary password
- User updates on next login
Password Policies
Configure password requirements:
- Minimum length
- Complexity requirements
- Expiration period
- History restrictions
Two-Factor Authentication
Manage 2FA settings:
- Require for admins
- Encourage for all users
- Reset user 2FA
- View 2FA status
Organizations & Teams
Assigning to Organizations
Add users to organizations:
- Open user profile
- Go to Organization tab
- Select organization
- Choose role within org
- Save
Team Assignment
Assign to teams within orgs:
- Open user profile
- Go to Teams tab
- Add to teams
- Set team role
- Save
Organization Transfers
Move users between organizations:
- Open user profile
- Change organization
- Handle data transfer options
- Confirm transfer
User Activity
Login History
View authentication history:
- Login timestamps
- IP addresses
- Device/browser info
- Success/failure
Activity Log
See user actions:
- Activities started/completed
- Content created
- Sessions conducted
- Settings changed
Usage Statistics
Track engagement:
- Last active date
- Total activity runs
- Content created
- Time in platform
Batch Operations
Bulk Role Assignment
Assign roles to multiple users:
- Select users (checkboxes)
- Click Bulk Actions
- Choose Assign Role
- Select role
- Confirm
Bulk Organization Assignment
Move multiple users to an org:
- Select users
- Click Bulk Actions
- Choose Assign Organization
- Select organization
- Confirm
Bulk Email
Send communications:
- Select users
- Click Bulk Actions
- Choose Send Email
- Compose message
- Send
Reporting
User Reports
Generate reports on:
- New users by period
- Active vs. inactive
- Role distribution
- Organization distribution
- Login activity
Export Options
Export user data:
- CSV format
- Selected fields
- Filtered results
- Scheduled exports
Best Practices
Onboarding
- Clear onboarding process
- Welcome communications
- Initial training/tour
- Support resources
Maintenance
- Regular access reviews
- Inactive user cleanup
- Permission audits
- Security reviews
Support
- Clear escalation paths
- Quick response to issues
- Documentation access
- User feedback collection
Troubleshooting
User Can't Log In
Check:
- Account status (active?)
- Correct email
- Password reset needed?
- 2FA issues?
Missing Permissions
Check:
- Role assignments
- Organization membership
- Team membership
- Permission inheritance
Account Lockout
Resolve lockouts:
- Review login attempts
- Reset password
- Clear lockout status
- Adjust lockout policy if needed
Next Steps
- Configure Organizations — Org structure
- Set Permissions — Access control
- View Analytics — Usage insights