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User Management Guide for redOrange.ai

Updated over a month ago

1. Introduction

Welcome to the User Management Guide for redOrange.ai. This document provides instructions and best practices for managing users within the product to ensure secure and efficient access control. Whether you are an administrator or a Compliance Manager, this guide will help you add, update, and maintain user accounts and permissions.


2. User Roles and Permissions

redOrange.ai supports multiple user roles to help you control access based on responsibilities. The following roles are available:

Role

Permissions

Admin

Can Manage Users, Can Manage Controls, Can Manage Policies, Can Manage User Review Access, Can Access Tasks, Can Manage Assessments, Can Manage Frameworks, Can Manage Integrations

Auditor

Can Access Tasks

Team Member

Can Manage Controls

Compliance Analyst

Can Manage Controls, Can Manage Policies, Can Manage User Review Access, Can Access Tasks, Can Manage Assessments, Can Manage Frameworks, Can Manage Integrations

Owner

Can Manage Users, Can Manage Controls, Can Manage Policies, Can Manage User Review Access, Can Access Tasks, Can Manage Assessments, Can Manage Frameworks, Can Manage Integrations

CXO

Can Manage Users, Can Manage Controls, Can Manage Policies, Can Manage User Review Access, Can Access Tasks, Can Manage Assessments, Can Manage Frameworks

Compliance Manager

Can Manage Controls, Can Manage Policies, Can Manage User Review Access, Can Access Tasks, Can Manage Frameworks, Can Manage Integrations, Can Manage Assessments

HR Manager

Can Access Tasks, Can Manage Policies

IT Manager

Can Manage Policies, Can Manage User Review Access, Can Access Tasks, Can Manage Integrations

Legal

Can Access Tasks

Manage Roles and Permissions Dashboard

Note:

Apart from these predefined roles, you can create custom roles and assign specific permissions to meet your organization's needs.

Add Roles Overview


Important: Roles define what users can see and do. Assign roles carefully to maintain security.


3. Creating and Adding Users

Step 1: Access User Management

  • Log in as an Administrator or Equivalent Role with 'Can Manage Users' permission.

  • Navigate to Settings > Access Management > Manage User

Step 2: Add New User

  • Click Add User.

  • Enter the user's full name and email address.

  • Select an appropriate Role from the dropdown.

  • Click Add User.

Add User Overview

Step 3: User Invitation

  • The new user will receive an email invitation to set up their password and log in.

SetUp Password Invitation Overview

Note: The email invitation setup link expires after one week (7 days) Please make sure to login in that time frame or you can ask admin to resend the invitation or reset the password accordingly.


4. Managing Users

Editing User Details

  • In Access Management > Manage User, locate the user in the list.

  • Click Edit next to the user’s name.

  • Update details such as name and role.

  • Save changes.

Overview of Edit option in Manage User

Note: Logged in User cannot update or edit his own role.

Deactivating or Removing Users

  • To temporarily suspend access, Click on the User, then select Deactivate from the side Quick Actions bar.

  • To permanently remove a user, Click on the User, then select Delete User

Warning: Deletion is permanent and cannot be undone.

Reactivating Users

  • Deactivated users can be reactivated by clicking on the User, select Activate from the side Quick Actions bar.


5. Authentication and Access

Login Process

  • Users log in with their registered email and password.

User Login Overview

Password Management

  • Users can reset passwords via the Forgot Password link on the login page.

  • Administrators can also reset passwords from the user profile page.

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

  • MFA can be enabled at Organisational level by an Admin for added security under Settings > Security > MFA

Enablind Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) at Organisation Level
  • To enable MFA at user level, navigate under User Profile on Top Right User Profile Settings > MFA > Setup Two-Factor-Authentication

    User Profile Settings Navigation Overview

  • Users will be prompted to set up MFA during next login.

Note: Detailed Step by Step MFA Setup at RedOrange Application can be found here

Single Sign-On (SSO) Integration

  • redOrange.ai supports SSO via SAML 2.0.

  • Administrators can configure SSO in Settings > Security > Identity Providers.


6. Troubleshooting Common Issues

Issue

Solution

User cannot log in

Verify email, reset password, check activation status

Forgot password

Use the Forgot Password link to reset

User locked out

Contact administrator to reactivate account

Invitation email not received

Check spam folder or resend invitation


7. Security Best Practices

  • Conduct regular audits of user access and permissions.

  • Remove inactive users promptly.

  • Enforce strong password policies and MFA.


8. FAQs

Q: Can I activate the deactivated user?
A: Yes, you can reactivate a user at any time via Access Management > [User Name] > Quick Actions.

Q: Can I change a user’s role later?
A: Yes, roles can be updated anytime via the user’s profile.

Q: How do I reset a user’s password?
A: Administrators can reset passwords under Access Management > [User Name] > Quick Actions.


9. Contact Support

For further assistance, please contact our support team at:

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