# Add Roles

Use this task to add custom roles to the **Manage Roles** tab in the Pentaho User Console.

1. With the **Manage Roles** tab selected, click the Plus Sign (+).

   The New Role dialog box appears.
2. Enter a new **Name** for the role, then click **OK**.
3. The new role is created, and appears in the **Available** roles list.

After adding a new role, you need to assign operation permissions to it. For more information, see **Assign Permissions to Roles**.


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