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How to Create a Role From a Role Creation Request

Use the following procedure to create roles from role creation request work items. Role creation request work items can be generated through the certification process.

Note

Approval is only required if the approval work flow is active. If approval is not required roles are added directly from the Create Role dialog.

Create a new role from a role creation request

  1. Click the work item requesting the role in your inbox.

  2. Review the information in the work item and do one of the following:

    • Forward – forward the work item to another authorized user to make the decision on the role. Optionally add comments on the Forward Comments dialog.

    • Reject – reject the proposed role. Optionally add comments on the Rejection Comments dialog.

    • Approve – continue with step 3 to proceed with the approval process.

  3. Optional: Edit the name of the role.

  4. Optional: Edit the owner of the role. Entering the first few letters of a name or workgroup displays a select list of valid IdentityIQ users and workgroups with names starting with those letters. Select a name from the list.

  5. Optional: Edit or enter a description of the role being created.

  6. Click Approve to display the Approval Comments dialog.

  7. Add comments if they are required and click Approve to create this role.