> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.owlintegrations.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# User Management

> Manage user accounts, permissions, and device access in your OWL DMS system

The User Management page allows administrators to create, edit, and manage user accounts for the OWL DMS platform.

<Warning>
  **Admin Only**: User management features are only available to users with administrator privileges.
</Warning>

## User Table

The main table displays all users in your OWL DMS system:

### Table Columns

| Column           | Description                                        |
| ---------------- | -------------------------------------------------- |
| **Name**         | Full name of the user                              |
| **Username**     | Email address used for login                       |
| **Phone**        | Contact phone number                               |
| **Admin Status** | Indicates if the user has administrator privileges |
| **Created**      | Date the account was created                       |
| **Actions**      | Edit user settings or assign devices               |

### Table Features

* **Search**: Use the search box to filter users by name, email, or phone
* **Sorting**: Click column headers to sort users
* **Reset**: Click the refresh icon to clear filters and sorting

## Adding New Users

<Steps>
  <Step title="Click Add User">
    Click the "Add User" button in the top-right corner
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter User Details">
    Fill in the required information:

    * **Name** (required): User's full name
    * **Username** (required): Email address for login
  </Step>

  <Step title="Submit">
    Click "Submit" to create the user account
  </Step>

  <Step title="Registration Email Sent">
    The system automatically sends a registration email to the provided email address with instructions to complete account setup
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Info>
  **Email verification**: The system checks if the email address already exists before creating the account. Duplicate emails are not allowed.
</Info>

## Registration Email

When a new user is added, they receive an automated email containing:

* A unique registration link valid for account activation
* Instructions to complete their account setup
* Steps to set their password
* Link to the OWL DMS platform

<Warning>
  Registration links expire after a certain period for security. Users should complete registration promptly after receiving the email.
</Warning>

## Security Considerations

<Warning>
  **Admin privileges**: Be cautious when granting administrator access, as admins can modify critical system settings and access all data.
</Warning>

<Info>
  **Email validation**: The system automatically validates email addresses and prevents duplicate accounts for security.
</Info>

<Info>
  **Session management**: Users are automatically logged out after periods of inactivity to protect against unauthorized access.
</Info>