# Roles ## Overview This gives a quick overview about the roles and their permissions.

## Creating New Roles 1. Click the + button in the top right toolbar to add a role.

2\. Choose a name for the new role and either copy permissions from an already existing role or add specific permissions. Finish the creation by clicking the `CREATE` button in the bottom right.

## Editing Roles A role can be edited in regards to its name, adding and removing custom permissions as well as copying permissions from other roles. 1. Open the edit dialog by clicking on one of the rows in the overview.

2. Change the name accordingly and confirm the changes by clicking the `UPDATE` button.

## Deleting Roles 1. Open the edit dialog by clicking on one of the rows in the overview.

2. Delete the Role by clicking the `DELETE` button in the top right of the dialog.

3. Click the delete button in the dialog.

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