Users in FortiPAM
The following user types are available:
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Local User: Information configured and stored on the FortiPAM.
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API User: Accesses FortiPAM by using a token via REST API instead of the GUI.
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Remote User: Information configured and stored on a remote server.
FortiPAM users can have one of the following role types:
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Guest User: For demonstration purposes only. Guest users can only view secrets and have restricted access to FortiPAM features.
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Standard User: Logs in, makes requests for resources, and connect to the privileged resources.
The standard user role is for basic use only. A standard user is not allowed to configure or manage access to privileged resources, e.g., a user that connects to the workstation.
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Power User: For managing general secret settings, e.g., a power user can change who approves secrets, commands blocked on the target server, etc.
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Administrator: Staff administrators used for configuring FortiPAM, and managing access to privileged resources, e.g., an IT staff member managing the access of standard users or approving requests.
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For Administrator, administrator roles are available. See Role.
See Creating a user.