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.