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# Create Users

1. Open the **User Administration** module in the System section.
2. Click **Create New User**<img src="/files/-M23aB95JDSUt7kYOdWo" alt="" data-size="line">in the top right corner.
3. Fill in all required fields listed below in the Create New User window.
4. Click **Create**.

### **Required fields**

| **Field**       | Description                                     |
| --------------- | ----------------------------------------------- |
| *User Code*     | A short identifier used for logging in          |
| *User Name*     | The user's name that is displayed in the system |
| *Password*      | Password used for logging in                    |
| *Email*         | Email address for notifications                 |
| *Security Role* | Restricts access to modules and the API         |

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**Vessel Users**

The security role "Vessel" is designed to grant access for users onboard ships. See [Create a Ship Master Role in VMS](/release-5.20/voyage-management-system/step-by-step-guides/users/create-users/create-a-ship-master-role-in-vms.md).
{% endhint %}

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**Permissions in the Java VMS**

In order to perform actions in the Java VMS a user must also belong to a Security Group.

Groups, roles and their permissions are maintained in the **Manage Permissions** module in the Java VMS.
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