Administrator Guide
User Management
Managing users in Alpha Platform
User Management Guide
Step-by-step guide to managing user accounts.
Inviting New Users
When to Invite
Create users for:
- New employees
- External partners
- Temporary access
Invitation Process
- Go to Administration > Users
- Click Invite User
- Enter:
- Email address
- Full name
- Role selection
- Subsidiary access
- Click Send Invitation
After Invitation
- User receives email
- Clicks acceptance link
- Sets up account
- Account activates
Managing Existing Users
Updating User Information
- Find user in list
- Click to open
- Modify details:
- Name changes
- Role changes
- Subsidiary access
- Save changes
Role Changes
When responsibilities change:
- Open user profile
- Change role assignment
- Effective immediately
- Notify user of changes
Handling Access Issues
User Can't Log In
Troubleshoot steps:
- Verify account is active
- Check for locked status
- Reset password if needed
- Verify email is correct
Password Resets
Initiate reset:
- Open user profile
- Click Reset Password
- User receives reset email
- User creates new password
Deactivating Users
When Users Leave
- Open user profile
- Click Deactivate
- All sessions end
- Access removed
- Records preserved
Deactivate rather than delete to maintain audit history.
Best Practices
Regular Reviews
- Review user list quarterly
- Remove unnecessary access
- Update roles as needed
- Document changes
Security
- Use strong password policies
- Encourage 2FA
- Monitor login activity
- Remove access promptly