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How to create and assign custom root roles

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Custom root roles were introduced in Unleash 5.4 and are only available in Unleash Enterprise.

This guide takes you through how to create and assign custom root roles. Custom root roles allow you to fine-tune access rights and permissions to root resources in your Unleash instance.

Creating custom root roles​

Step 1: Navigate to the custom root roles page​

Navigate to the roles page in the admin UI (available at the URL /admin/roles). Use the settings button in the navigation menu and select "roles".

The admin UI admin menu with the Roles item highlighted.

Step 2: Click the "new root role" button.​

Use the "new root role" button to open the "new root role" form.

The "root roles" table with the "new root role" button highlighted.

Step 3: Fill in the root role form​

Give the root role a name, a description, and the set of permissions you'd like it to have. For a full overview of all the options, consult the custom root roles reference documentation.

The root role form filled with some example data, and the "add role" button highlighted at the bottom.

Assigning custom root roles​

You can assign custom root roles just like you would assign any other predefined root role. Root roles can be assigned to users, service accounts, and groups.