User Management

Managing users in Concrete is essential for controlling access and collaboration on your website. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of user management, including creating and managing users, organizing them into groups, and configuring permissions.

Accessing User Management

To manage users:

1. Log in to your Concrete CMS dashboard.
2. Navigate to System & Settings.
3. Under Permissions & Access, click on Users.

Creating a New User

To add a new user:

1. In the Users section, click Add User.
2. Fill in the required details:
   • Username: Unique identifier for the user.
   • Email: User’s email address.
   • Password: Secure password for account access.
3. Assign the user to relevant groups by selecting from the Groups list.
4. Click Add to create the user account.

Organizing Users with Groups

Groups help categorize users and manage permissions efficiently:

1. In the Users section, click on Groups.
2. To create a new group, click Add Group.
3. Enter the Name and Description for the group.
4. Set the Badge and Automation Rules if applicable.
5. Click Add to create the group.

Assign users to groups by editing the user’s profile and selecting the appropriate groups under the Groups tab.

Managing User Attributes

User attributes store additional information about users:

1. Navigate to System & Settings.
2. Under Attributes, click on User Attributes.
3. To add a new attribute, click Add Attribute.
4. Choose the attribute type (e.g., text, date) and configure its settings.
5. Click Add to save the attribute.

These attributes can be set to be editable by the user, read-only, or hidden, allowing for customized data collection and display.

Deactivating and Reactivating Users

To deactivate a user:

1. In the Users section, locate the user.
2. Click on the user’s name to edit their profile.
3. Click Deactivate User at the top right.

To reactivate a user:

1. In the Users section, click Advanced Search.
2. Add the Activated field to the search criteria.
3. Set the Activated field to Inactive.
4. Click Search to display deactivated users.
5. Click on the user’s name and then Activate User.

Configuring Permissions

Permissions control what users can access and modify:

1. Navigate to System & Settings.
2. Under Permissions & Access, click on Permissions.
3. Select the area (e.g., pages, files) you want to configure.
4. Assign permissions to users or groups as needed.

For advanced control, enable Advanced Permissions to set detailed access levels for different user roles.