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# Create a User

To create a new user, navigate to **Onboard > Users** and select **+ Create User**.

![1160](https://files.readme.io/2300926-Screen_Shot_2021-07-06_at_2.32.57_PM.png "Screen Shot 2021-07-06 at 2.32.57 PM.png")

In the tab that appears, you must enter **First Name**, **Email/Username**, **Parent Account**, **Portal Branding Account**, select a **Role**, and then enter a **Password** and **Password Confirmation**. Optionally, you can also enter the user's **Last Name**, **Profile Photo URL**, select **Additional Managed Accounts**, and **Edit Metadata**. Once you are done, select **Create User**.

![1722](https://files.readme.io/5749b90-Screen_Shot_2021-07-14_at_12.31.45_PM.png "Screen Shot 2021-07-14 at 12.31.45 PM.png")

**Notes**: The **Parent Account** for a user cannot be changed once it is set. The **Portal Branding Account** affects the colors, logo, and reports that a user will see when logging into the web application.