> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.couchdrop.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.couchdrop.io/administration/users-and-groups/creating-users.md).

# Creating Users

Creating users in Couchdrop is a simple process and can be done a couple of different ways. 

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## Creating Users Manually

To add a user to Couchdrop manually:

* Login to Couchdrop
* Navigate to **Administration --> Users**
* Click **Create New User**

From here, you will need to provide details for their account:

* Pick a username, this needs to be unique across Couchdrop
* Supply an email address. This is optional but is important if you expect the user to be used for more than just SFTP and FTP access
* Set a password. 
* Choose the user's role

The final step is choosing the user's root directly. Information on what is a root directory can be found [The Root Directory](/administration/users-and-groups/the-root-directory.md).

## Inviting Users to Couchdrop

Users can be invited via email to Couchdrop. When invited, users will be provided with a password and basic settings.

To invite users to Couchdrop:

* Login to Couchdrop
* Navigate to **Administration --> Users**
* Click the **...** menu button and choose **Invite User**