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=== Creating a New User

To create a new user in the `demo` realm as well as a temporary password for that account, complete the following steps:

. In the left menu bar click *Users*. The user list page opens.
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.Users
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. On the right side of the empty user list, click *Add User*.

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.Add User
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. The only required field is `Username`.  When you are finished, click *Save*.  The management page for your new user opens.

. The next step is to define a temporary password for your new user. Click the *Credentials* tab.
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.Set Temporary Password
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. Type a new password and confirm it. A red *Reset Password* button is displayed.
. Click *Reset Password* to reset the user password to the new one you specified.  

NOTE: This password is temporary and the user will be required to change it after first login. You can make it permanent
by flipping the *Temporary* switch from *On* to *Off* before clicking *Reset Password*.



