Create a Custom Group

Why Create a Custom Group?

Most predefined groups are either very broad (PUBLIC, SASUSERS) or very narrow and highly privileged (SAS Administrators). Create more groups for these reasons:

To manage permissions for distinct classes of access. For example, you might create a group for each business unit or functional area of responsibility.
To make a shared credential available to multiple users. See Store Shared Credentials for a DBMS.

How to Create a Custom Group

On the Plug-ins tab, select User Manager and make sure you are in the correct repository.

Note: You usually create groups in the foundation repository. You can also create groups in custom repositories.
Right-click and select NewGroup.
In the Properties dialog box:
1. On the General tab, enter a name.
  
  Tip
  We recommend that you avoid using spaces or special characters in the name of a user, group, or role that you create. Not all components support spaces and special characters in identity names.
2. On the Members tab, assign user or groups to the new group.
3. If you want to make this group a member of other groups or roles, use the Groups and Roles tab.
4. If you are using this group to make a shared account available, add a shared login on the Accounts tab.

Note: You do not have to make changes on the group's Authorization tab. This tab has no effect on what the group can do.

Create a Custom Group

Why Create a Custom Group?

How to Create a Custom Group

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