Create Users

1. Open the Users module in the Setup section.

2. Click Create New Userin 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 Groups	Restricts access to modules and the API

Vessel Users

The security role "Vessel" is designed to grant access for users onboard vessels. See Create a Vessel Master user.

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.