Need to onboard a new team member? You can easily create a new user in Next Plus through the User Configuration screen. Just make sure you have the right permissions — this action is only available to Editors and System Administrators.
🧭 Step 1: Open the User Creation Form
Go to Settings > Users > User Configuration
Click the red ➕ button in the top-right corner of the screen
The Create User form will open
📝 Step 2: Fill Out User Information
You’ll now see a form where you can input all the key details for the new user.
Required Fields:
Email – The user’s login and contact email
Username – Unique ID used for logging in
First Name / Last Name – For identification in the system
Permissions – Choose a role (e.g., Operator, Editor, Sysadmin)
Optional (but recommended):
Phone Number – Required if you want to enable SMS-based features
Profile Image – Helps identify users quickly
Manager – Assign a reporting line
Employee Number – For internal reference
Set Password – If you want to assign a specific password manually
Stations, Groups, and Work Station – To assign the user to specific parts of the system
Time Zone, Date & Time Format – Useful for global teams
🔹 You can also enable:
Media Auto Load – Automatically loads media in operator screens
Digest Emails – Send regular summary emails to the user
🧪 Optional: API Access & Approval Popups
If needed, check:
API – Grants API access for integrations
Display time log approval popups – Useful for supervisors or timekeeping workflows
💾 Step 3: Save the User
Once everything looks good, click the Save button in the bottom-right corner. The user will be created and added to your team instantly.
🔐 Who Can Create Users?
Only users with Editor or System Admin roles will see the red ➕ button and be able to access this screen.
If you don’t see the option to create a new user, check your permission level or contact your system admin.
✅ Summary
Creating a new user is quick and flexible. Just open the User Configuration screen, hit the ➕, and fill in the form with as much detail as you like. Assign the right role, choose the correct station and group, and your new team member is ready to go!