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description: User Management is a new module within Obi, accessed through the Client Portal. The module makes it easier for project admins to manage their projects by giving them a high level view of all users.
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# Getting Started with User Management
## A step by step guide to managing your users.
###### Release Date: 13/08/25
### What is User Management?
User Management is a new module within Obi, accessed through the Client Portal. The module makes it easier for project admins to manage their projects by giving them a high level view of all users.
The module makes it easier to track who’s involved on a project, what permissions they hold, and where they're assigned, all from a single, centralised interface.
User onboarding is also streamlined and quicker than ever thanks to the ability to add multiple users at a time.
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### Where Can I Find It?
The User Management module can be found by accessing the Client Portal via the menu icon in the Obi navigation bar.
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### Who Has Access?
Users with the **'Privileged'** or **'Admin'** level permissions will be able to see the User Management module when they visit the Client Portal page.
Users with the **'General'** level permission will not see the User Management module when they access the Client Portal. They will however be able to see the **User Directory** page.
**Note:**
The **User Directory** page is a 'view only' version of the User Management module. Here, users can view other users within the same projects they are in. They can see a user's permissions, but they do not have the ability to add or remove users from projects, groups or teams.
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[Exporting a User List in User Management](https://university.obi.io/en/knowledge/onboarding-users-via-user-management-1?hsLang=en)
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