How to Add a New User Account to SIMS

Creating a new SIMS User

To create a new user in SIMS:
  1. Go to Admin> User Accounts.
  2. Click on + on the top of the left sidebar.


  3. Fill in the fields for User ID (maximum 3 characters), User Name, and Group.
  4. Select the desired 'Login Rules'.
  5. Press Save.
  6. Create a password and enter it into the 'Enter Password' and 'Re-enter Password' fields, then click Ok.



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