Creating Users | User Management

Introduction

In Grafana, user management is crucial for ensuring that the right people have access to the right data. This tutorial will guide you through the process of creating users in Grafana, from navigating the interface to assigning roles and permissions.

Prerequisites

Before you start creating users, ensure you have the following:

An instance of Grafana running.
Administrator access to the Grafana dashboard.

Accessing the User Management Section

To create a user in Grafana, you first need to navigate to the user management section. Follow these steps:

Log in to your Grafana instance with an administrator account.
On the left sidebar, click on the gear icon (⚙️) to open the configuration menu.
Select Users from the dropdown menu.

Example: The configuration menu should look something like this:

⚙️ Configuration
    ├── Data Sources
    ├── Users
    ├── Teams
    └── API Keys

Creating a New User

Once you are in the Users section, you can create a new user by following these steps:

Click the Add User button located at the top right of the Users page.
Fill out the user information in the form provided:

Email: Enter the user's email address.
Login: Choose a username for the user.
Password: Create a secure password.
Role: Assign a role (Admin, Editor, Viewer) to the user.

Click the Create button to save the new user.

Example: User creation form fields might look like this:

Email: user@example.com
Login: newuser
Password: ********
Role: Viewer

Assigning User Roles

In Grafana, user roles determine the level of access a user has. Here are the primary roles you can assign:

Admin: Full access to all features, including user management.
Editor: Can create and edit dashboards but cannot manage users.
Viewer: Can view dashboards but cannot make changes.

Choose the appropriate role based on the user's responsibilities within your organization.

Verifying User Creation

After creating a user, you should verify that the user has been added correctly. Return to the Users section, and you should see the newly created user listed there. You can also edit or delete the user if necessary.

Example: The user list might look like this:

Users:
    ├── admin@example.com (Admin)
    ├── viewer@example.com (Viewer)
    ├── newuser@example.com (Viewer)

Conclusion

Creating users in Grafana is a straightforward process that enhances your data security and accessibility. By following this tutorial, you should now be able to create, manage, and verify users effectively within your Grafana instance.

For more advanced configurations, consider exploring Grafana’s documentation on user permissions and teams.

Creating Users in Grafana