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    User Management

    User Management gives administrators a central place to onboard users, manage access, assign licenses, and maintain account security across the WatchDog Security platform. From this page, you can add users manually, import them in bulk, connect a directory sync provider, review invited users, and manage active users from one workspace.
    Who can use this feature?
    All Account Owners and Security Admins
    Available on the Free, Core and Business plans

    Key Features#

    Add Users
    Add users manually, through CSV Upload, or by connecting Directory Sync.
    Sync Directories
    Bring users in from Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 using directory sync.
    Manage User Access
    Update user details, manage roles, and control who can access your tenant.
    Assign Licenses
    Assign and reassign available licenses directly from the User Licenses section.
    Manage Invites
    Review invited users, resend invitations, or revoke invites before they are accepted.
    Change Owner
    Transfer the Account Owner role to another active user when needed.
    Reset User 2FA
    Reset a user's two-factor authentication when they can no longer access it.

    Troubleshooting#

    Directory Sync Is Not Available
    If Directory Sync is unavailable:
    Go to the Integrations Page and connect Google Workspace or Microsoft 365
    Ensure you are using a privileged directory account to start the sync
    Confirm your tenant has a supported directory integration connected
    New Users Do Not Appear After Sync
    Cannot Assign A License
    User Invite Was Not Received
    Cannot Change Account Owner
    Unable To Reset User 2FA
    Modified at 2026-03-21 22:33:12
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