> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.devolutions.net/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.devolutions.net/server/concepts/basic-concepts-md/user-management.md).

# User management

User management in Devolutions Server covers how identities and groups are created, mapped to external directories, and granted access to vaults and entries. The Users and User groups pages let administrators import accounts from supported identity providers, assign security roles, and control multifactor requirements, while vault access and ownership determine who can manage specific compartments of data. Designing groups around job functions rather than individuals keeps permissions maintainable and makes it easier to audit who can reach sensitive systems.

For example, a "Service desk L1" group might get read only access to support vaults, while "Infrastructure admins" receive broader rights plus privileged access features.

#### Related topics

* [User and security management](https://docs.devolutions.net/server/web-interface/administration/security-management/)
* [Users](https://docs.devolutions.net/server/web-interface/administration/security-management/users/)
* [User groups based security](https://docs.devolutions.net/server/web-interface/user-groups-based-security/)

#### See also

* [Devolutions Server providers](https://docs.devolutions.net/pam/server/providers/)


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