About groups
2026-08-06Last updated
A group is an entity that defines a group of users who share common properties and privileges. Groups simplify user administration by having users inherit roles, privileges, and configuration settings from their parent group or groups.
Group roles
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:
Note:
The Administrator, Operator, and Front desk role-based groups are system
entities created during installation that can't be deleted or renamed.
- 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.
Group membership
A user can be a member of multiple groups. A group can be made up of administrators, operators, or both.