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Lindsay
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Oct 27, 2023 3:15 PM UTC
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Changed primary role- user can't login to backend

Hello! I changed the role of one of my users from a “registered user” to a “community manager” because I would like them to access the backend to create articles. I changed the role, they clicked “control” on the page and it prompted them to enter and username and password. They have never created a password because of SSO. They tried clearing their cache, clicking forgot password button but no luck. What is the best way to get them into the backend? Thanks!

lauro.lana
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Oct 27, 2023 11:08 PM UTC

Hi @Lindsay!

Unfortunately there isn’t currently SSO login for the back-end. For the specific user that needs to login to the backend, please go to their user profile, create a password and click on ‘Apply changes’.
 
They will be able to login to the back-end with their username/email + password. Please do let me know if you still need any assistance on this issue!

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lauro.lana
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Helper ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Oct 27, 2023 11:08 PM UTC

Hi @Lindsay!

Unfortunately there isn’t currently SSO login for the back-end. For the specific user that needs to login to the backend, please go to their user profile, create a password and click on ‘Apply changes’.
 
They will be able to login to the back-end with their username/email + password. Please do let me know if you still need any assistance on this issue!

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    mfrei
    mfrei
    Contributor ⭐️
    Oct 30, 2023 1:45 PM UTC

    Hi @leo-inspired! 👋 I believe I’m running into this same issue with a new administrator on our team while SSO is enabled. I really appreciate the advice you shared here. After typing a new password on their profile page and clicking “Apply changes”, their password field resets and what I typed disappears. Is that expected and should I proceed with asking them to try the password I applied? Or, does this sound like something I should report as a bug?

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    Chris Hackett
    Chris Hackett
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    Oct 30, 2023 9:30 PM UTC

    Hi @mfrei - I have set this up many times and that’s just how it works. They will be able to login to Control with the password you gave them. I would then encourage them to change their password to what they want.

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      lauro.lana
      lauro.lana
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      Oct 31, 2023 1:21 PM UTC

      Hey @mfrei !

      That is expected behavior I can confirm, it means the password fields were updated. You’ll also see a green banner on the top of the page saying “User has been updated”.

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