You may want to import a role into your system, for example if you are transferring roles between systems, or you are importing a copy of a role you previously exported.
To import a previously exported role definition as a new role, follow these steps:
- Go to Quick-access menu > Permissions > Define roles.
- Click Add a new role.
- Upload the preset.
- Click Continue.
- Review the new role.
- Click Create this role.
Next steps
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