User Management
Sharing administrative accounts is strongly discouraged.
For users who only need to review reports, assign read-only permissions.
For organizations requiring multiple individuals to access MetaDefender Storage Security for report review or storage integration, you can create individual user accounts.
MetaDefender Storage Security supports various user roles with different permission levels.
| User type | Description | Permissions |
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| Local Administrator | Accounts with administrative privileges have full control over each available configuration and features Exclusive to one individual per deployment Configure and set up the MDSS deployment with all necessary parameters Modify any settings related to the deployment as required Facilitate the creation and management of additional user roles for customer use |
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| Tenant Administrator | Highest privilege role available to standard users of MDSS On-Premise/Cloud Multiple users can hold this role simultaneously Utilize the MDSS' features and functionalities without altering the overall configuration |
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| SSO Administrator | Accounts with read only privileges can only review the dashboard and the generated reports Multiple users can hold this role simultaneously |
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| SSO Read-only | Designed for users with minimal access privileges Multiple users can hold this role simultaneously |
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Creating New User Accounts
There are two methods to create user accounts:
- User Self-Registration - users can create their own accounts by clicking Sign Up on the web interface login page.
- Administrator Creation - administrators can create accounts through Settings/Users by clicking Add new user by clicking Add new user
Approving or Denying User Registration Requests
When a user registers via the login page, their account is created but initially inactive. Administrators must approve these requests to grant access.
To manage registration requests:
- Navigate to Settings / Users.
- Select the user request.
- Choose the desired permissions for the account.
- Click Accept to activate the account or Decline to deny access.
Modifying Permissions for Existing Users
To change the permissions of an existing user:
- Navigate to Settings/Users.
- Select the user account.
- Choose the new permission level.
