> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.lenses.io/latest/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.lenses.io/latest/devx/6.1/user-guide/iam/users.md).

# Users

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Users are assigned to groups. The groups inherit permissions from the roles assigned to the groups.
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Users can be created manually in Lenses. Users can be of type:

1. SSO, or
2. Basic Authentication

When creating a user, you can assign group membership.

Each user can update their name, profile photo, and email address after logging in.

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For SSO, your SSO email is still required to log in.
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## Create a User

To create a user, go to **IAM → Users → New User**. After creation, assign the user to one or more groups.

<figure><img src="/files/sCMNvn5K77YFlmXYpDqf" alt=""><figcaption><p>IAM Users</p></figcaption></figure>

You can also manage users via the CLI and YAML, for CI/CD automation.

{% code title="terminal" %}

```bash
➜  lenses users
Usage:
  lenses users [command]

Aliases:
  users, usr, u

Available Commands:
  create         Creates a new user.
  delete         Deletes a user.
  get            Returns a specific user
  get-current    Returns the currently authenticated user
  list           Returns all users
  metadata       Manages user metadata.
  set-groups     Assigns the given user exactly to the provided groups, ensuring they are not part of any other groups.
  update         Updates a user.
  update-profile Allows updating fields of the user profile.
```

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