People/Add User

The People management area allows you to control who has backend access to your website, assign user roles (such as content editors), and utilize the Masquerade tool to test permissions.

Step 1: Navigate to the User Directory

To view all accounts with backend permissions on your site, use the top administration toolbar:

1. Click on People in the top menu.
2. This will open the user overview page, showing a list of all active users, their assigned roles, and their last login status.

Step 2: Add a New User

If you need to grant a team member backend access:

1. Click the Add user button located at the top of the user dashboard.

   Fill out the mandatory credentials:

   • Username and Email Address
   • Password (entered twice for verification)
2. Assign the appropriate Roles and Status (Users must be assigned the Content Editor role to create or modify site content).
3. Optional: Upload a user photo or choose to notify them of their new account setup.
4. Click Save to create the account.

Step 3: Use the Masquerade Feature

The Masquerade tool allows site administrators to view the dashboard through the eyes of a specific user. This is highly useful for testing whether your content editors have the correct permission settings.

1. From the main People directory, locate the user you want to switch to.
2. Under the Operations column on the right, click the Dropdown arrow next to the "Edit" button.
3. Click Masquerade as.

Note: When masquerading, you will experience the site exactly as that specific user role dictates. To switch back to your administrator view, simply click the un-masquerade link usually located in your user settings or top banner.