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# Assigning Roles to a User

To assign roles to specific users, you can either do it during the creation of their profile or retrospectively within their profile.

If not differently assigned, every individual gets the role of **User** with their invitation to the application. 

To assign an already existing user another role, follow the following steps:

- Click on the **Users Tab** located in the top bar and all active users will be displayed
- Then click on the desired user and select **Public Information** under *Organization* you will be able to change the **Role** of the desired user.
- Change the role and click on **Save** in the top right. 

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