About groups
2026-02-03Last updated
A group is an entity that defines a group of users who share common properties and privileges.
Benefits of groups
User groups simplify the configuration of users on large systems by having users automatically inherit all of the group's properties. A user can be a member of multiple user groups. A group can be made up of administrators, operators, or both.
Role-based groups
You must assign a role to each group that you create. The role determines the privileges
that the users within the group have. There are three role types that can be assigned to a
group:
- Administrator
- This role is designed for system administrators. It provides full access to all tasks.
- Operator
- This role is designed for security operators who monitor real-time events within the system. It provides access to all tasks except for Configuration.
- Front desk
- This role is for staff who manage visitors at the front desk. It provides basic access control privileges.
Note:
The Administrator, Operator, and Front desk role-based groups are system entities
created during installation that can't be deleted or renamed.