Creating new SFM User
To add a new user in the SFM system, follow these steps:
- Navigate to Administration > User Accounts.
- Add a New User by clicking the “+” icon at the top of the left sidebar.
- Fill in the User ID and User Name.
- Assign Group (defines access permissions including companies)
- Insert Password.
- Enable Rules (optional) to enforce strong password requirements.
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