Add a New User in NetDocuments

Posted in NetDocuments Admin Tips, NetDocuments Tips on May 9, 2022 by Craig Bayer

Step 1: Hi First Name –> Admin

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Step 2: Click on Users & Groups

Step 3: Click ADD USER

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Step 4: Type in the person’s email address

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Step 5: Fill out the person’s information

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Option Description
First, Middle, and Last User’s Name
Email Address User’s email address
Username This will default to the email address, and I would leave it at that. This can be changed later.
Phone Number
Organization
User Type If the person works for your firm, they are an Internal User. If this is someone that only needs access to one or two client files, they are an External User.

 

Step 6:  Fill out User Type and other options

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Option Description
Repository Admin Type Full: Access to all admin features

Membership Only: Can add new users and new groups, but no access to any other admin features
Non: Has no Admin access

Non-Interactive Service Account Never turn this on
Send Welcome Email This is usually checked. It sends the user an email to create their account.

About the Author

Craig Bayer is the founder and leader of Optiable, an award-winning document management (DMS) consulting firm dedicated to helping law firms seamlessly integrate NetDocuments. Specializing in firms with 10 to 150 users, he has successfully guided over 500 law firms across the United States and Canada through NetDocuments implementations since 2010.

With deep expertise in the legal industry, Craig has a proven track record of optimizing technology to meet the unique needs of law firms. His certifications include industry-leading tools such as Amicus Attorney, Centerbase, Clio, PCLaw, HotDocs, TimeMatters, Soluno, and Worldox, enabling him to deliver comprehensive solutions tailored to each client’s workflow and goals.

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