This article explains how to manage user accounts in Next Project, covering the processes of adding new users, activating or deactivating existing accounts, and setting or updating passwords. Readers will learn how to navigate the Administration area to configure user details, permissions, and roles, as well as how to view and manage inactive users.
This article explains how to manage users in Next Project — including adding new users, activating or deactivating them, and setting passwords.
Note: Colors and icons in Next Project may have changed since the webinars referenced in this article were recorded, but the feature descriptions remain relevant.
Add a new user
To add a new user, you'll need access to the Administration area. Navigate to Admin → Users/Permissions → Users, then click the + button to create a new user.
Admin Users tab showing user list; note the Add (plus) button to create new users.
A dialog box will appear asking you to accept the registration of a new license. Click OK to continue.
Confirmation dialog asking user to accept new license registration before enabling.
Next, fill in the details for the new user. Any fields highlighted in red are mandatory — but feel free to fill in as much information as you'd like. You can choose to work in either the top or bottom view to enter these details.
Admin Users tab showing user list and blank User Details form with required fields highlighted.
Primary group determines what permissions the user will have in Next Project and Next Mobile.
Professional role is the default role the user will be assigned when reporting time in Next Mobile.
Activate or deactivate users
To deactivate a user, go to Admin → Users/Permissions → Users, select the relevant user, and uncheck the Active checkbox.
User Details tab showing the Active checkbox highlighted for attention.
By default, the user registry only shows currently active users. To view inactive users, check the Show inactive users box. From here, you can also reactivate a user simply by checking the Active checkbox again.
Users/Permissions screen; note the 'Show inactive users' checkbox and 'Active' field callouts.
Set or change a password
To set or change a user's password, select the user and click Change password.
Admin Users tab showing user list; note the highlighted 'Change password' button.
A dialog box will appear where you can enter the new password, following the displayed password requirements.
Change Password dialog showing password requirements and input fields.
Only users with access to the administration area (Admin) can change passwords. You don't need to enter the old password when making a change — simply enter the new one and you're all set.