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RoleDefinition/Permissions
UserRead-only role, i.e. the ability to only browse data and not delete/modify any information
AdminGrants a user the permission to delete GDM data permanently. This role is intended for data curators or users who are familiar with GDM schema and data
SuperadminGrants a user the permission to act as Admin and also be able to add/edit/delete users within Timescope

View All Users


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Warning
  • Only users with "Superadmin" role can view the list of all the other users registered in Timescope.
  • All other users can only view their own user information.

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  1. Below the table of users, click on "Create" button to popup pop-up a new user dialog. 
  2. Fill out all fields, select an appropriate "User Role", and click on "Save" button to add new user.

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Warning
  • Only users with "Superadmin" role can add new users to the application.
  • Username must not exist in the database when adding new user. If you add a user with an existing username, you will get an error popup pop-up message alerting you of this, and the new user will not be added.
  • Email of must not exist in the database when adding a new user. If you add a user with an existing email, you will get an error popup pop-up message alerting you of this, and the new user will not be added.

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  1. In the table of users, identify user you need to modify.
  2. Click on "Edit" button in the last column of that user record.
  3. A user dialog will popup pop-up with fields filled with user details.
  4. Modify any of the fields accordingly and click on "Save" button.

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Warning
  • Only users with "Superadmin" role can edit user information of others.
  • All other users can only modify their own user information.
  • Once a user is created, it's its username cannot be modified.
  • If you need to change a user's username, delete user record and create a new one with appropriate username.

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  1. Select checkboxes associated with user records you are interested in deletingwant to delete.
  2. Click on the red "Delete" button located below the table of users.
  3. You will get a popup pop-up box to confirm the delete action.
  4. Select "Yes" to delete selected users, and "Cancel" to abort.
Warning
  • Only users with "Superadmin" role can delete users.
  • Deleting a users is permanent, and . The action is not reversible.
  • Be careful not to delete logged in user , and as you will lose all privileges to perform other actions within the application application.