# User Roles
User roles are essential for managing access within our system. They define each user's responsibilities and privileges, ensuring a secure and well-organized environment.
### Accessing User Roles in the Admin Console
To view and manage user roles:
1. Navigate to the Admin Console.
2. Click on **Groups & Permissions** in the left-hand menu.
3. Select the **User Roles** tab.
### Searching for User Roles
To find specific user roles:
1. On the **User Roles** page, view the roles displayed as cards, with each card representing a specific user role.
2. Use the **Search** box located above the role cards.
3. Enter a relevant keyword related to the user role you're looking for.
4. Click the **Search** button to display matching results.
### Create New Roles
1. To create a new user role:
1. Click the **Create New Role** button.
2. Fill in the required details as described below.
### User Role Details
To create a new user role:
1. ***Key:*** A unique identifier for each user role. Think of it as a distinctive code that differentiates one role from another within the system.
2. ***Name:*** A user-friendly label for the role. This is how users will easily identify the purpose of the role at a glance.
3. ***Description:*** An optional field to provide additional context about the role. Use this to describe its responsibilities and purpose, similar to a job description.
4. Saving the New User Role
After filling in the mandatory fields:
* Review the entered details to ensure accuracy.
* Click the **Save** button to create the new role.
#### Editing User Roles
1. On the User Roles page, locate the role you want to edit.
2. Locate the role you want to edit and click the **Edit** icon.
3. This will open the **Edit Role** page, where you can modify the following details:
* **Key**: Update the unique identifier if needed.
* **Name**: Change the user-friendly label for the role.
* **Description**: Adjust or add more context about the role's purpose and responsibilities.
4. Ensure all mandatory fields are completed.
5. Click the **Save** button to apply the changes.
### Delete User Role
To delete an existing user role:
1. Open the **Edit Role** page for the role you wish to delete.
2. Locate and click the **Delete** button.
3. A confirmation prompt will appear—review the details carefully.
4. Confirm your decision to permanently delete the role.
