> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.senpiper.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.senpiper.com/user-management/managing-user-roles/creating-roles.md).

# Creating roles

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Only a **System Admin** can take actions pertaining to custom roles. However, they can grant **System Admin** rights to other users, in turn granting them permission to take actions pertaining to custom roles.
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To create a role,

1\.    From the menu bar, in the **Studio** dropdown list, click **Manage users**.  The **User Lists** screen is displayed.

<figure><img src="/files/2Rx3SKe0sWPLXhWiSbXR" alt=""><figcaption><p><em>Naviagte to manage users</em></p></figcaption></figure>

2\.    At the bottom of the left pane, click **Add New**.

3\.    From the menu, select **Role**. The **Add a new role** box is displayed.

<figure><img src="/files/MQ1lta62Bldoyxh57jV2" alt=""><figcaption><p><em>Create Role</em></p></figcaption></figure>

4\.    In the **Enter a new role** text field, enter a title for the role and click **Add**.\
&#x20;The new role is saved.

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We have successfully created the role **Student** and saved it to the system. Can you create the following roles in a similar manner?

* Manager
* Finance Team
* Finance Head
  {% endhint %}