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# Switch Role to a User

Only one role can be assigned per user.  SuperAdmins or Users with the appropriate permissions can switch a user’s role by revoking the previous one and assigning a new role. Each role defines the specific actions a user is authorized to perform within the platform.<br>

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1. **Access the User Management Page:**\
   From the **Cockpit**, navigate to **Administration** and click on **Users**.
2. **Edit the User:**\
   Locate the desired user, click on the **⋮ (ellipse)** icon, and select **Edit**.
3. **Add New Roles:**\
   Click on the **add icon** for new roles.
4. **Select Roles:**\
   Choose the roles from the dropdown menu.
5. **Confirm Role Assignment:**\
   Click **Assign** to save the changes.


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