# Create Users

1. Open the **Users** module in the Setup section.
2. Click **Create New User**<img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/uZ9lzqgHX4JL1Df67xog/blobs/1ydDqPILaXWojs1rrFAo/create-24px.svg" 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 Groups* | 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 vessels. See [Create a Vessel Master user](https://docs.dataloy.com/release-8.16/voyage-management-system/step-by-step-guides/setup/users/create-users/create-a-vessel-user-in-vms).
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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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