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# Create a new user
1. Click the New button to start the process.
2. User Name Type a user name for this account. The user name should allow the person logging in to be identified.
3. Access Level
Choose an access level for this user:
Distributor
This access is restricted to Maitre’D Certified technicians and installers. All other access levels are unable to see or grant this access.
System Owner
The System Owner access level is restricted to the restaurant management. Only top-level managers should have this access, as this allows them to create and delete other users, as well as to perform administrative duties on the system.
Access Levels 2 through 8
These access levels can be fully customized, and don’t allow decrypted PANs and expiration dates to be shown anywhere. These access levels can be used for anyone requiring access to the Maitre’D back-office software.
4. Password
Type in a password for the new user. The password must be at least 7 characters, and comprised of a mix of letters and numbers.
5. Confirm Password
Confirm the password for this new user.
6. User must change password at next login
Enable this option to force the user to change the login password during the next login. This option should be used for every new account and afterwards if there is a doubt that an account password may have been compromised.
7. Apply
Click the Apply button to create the user without exiting the User Editor. This will allow you to create more users.
8. OK
Click OK to save your changes and exit.
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