Adding area owners and managers

2026-01-29Last updated

Before you can define policies for an area, assign area managers, or approve or deny access requests for an area, you must add your area owners and managers.

Before you begin

Create your areas.

What you should know

  • Only area owners or site owners can add area owners and managers in Genetec ClearID™.
  • An area owner is an identity with authority over an area. The owner can define the policy for an area, assign area managers, give or remove access, and approve or deny access requests for an area.
  • An area manager is an identity with approval authority over an area. The manager can give or remove access and approve or deny access requests for an area. They are also responsible for approving area access reviews.

Procedure

  1. Click Organization > Areas .
  2. Select an area from the list.
  3. Click Managers.
  4. Use the search field or click Add managers to add an area owner or manager.
  5. Select one or more users and click Confirm.
  6. Select the role type:
    • Manager
    • Owner
    • Both
  7. Click Save.