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Managing Local Users and Groups

Each 12Port tenant includes a built-in local user directory, allowing administrators to create and manage local users and groups. These local identities operate alongside users sourced from external identity providers, such as Entra ID, Active Directory, or other integrated directories.

Local users and groups are tenant-specific and cannot be shared across multiple tenants.

Creating Local Users

To create a local user account:

  1. Login with an Administrator or Directory Manager account.
  2. Navigate to Management > Users and click Add.
  3. Complete the required fields.
  4. Click Save to create the user.

User Management Options

  • Edit: Edit an existing local user account.
  • Delete: Delete the account. This cannot be undone.
  • Locked: From the user's Edit page, toggle the Locked option to disable login access for the account. Unlocking re-enables access.
  • Password Requirements: Click Password Requirements on the Local Users page to configure password strength and complexity settings for all local user accounts.

Creating Local Groups

Local groups are managed directly within 12Port but may include members from any connected user directory. For example, a group can contain both local users and external users from Entra ID.

To create a local group:

  1. Login with an Administrator or Directory Manager account.
  2. Navigate to Management > Groups and click Add.
  3. Enter the group details and click Save.
  4. Once the group is created, click Add Member to assign users to the group.

Removing Group Members

To remove a user from a local group:

  1. Login with an Administrator or Directory Manager account.
  2. Navigate to Management > Groups.
  3. Locate the Group and select Actions > Edit.
  4. Find the user in the member list and click Remove.