Managing custom roles
Last updated: 10/8/2026Create custom roles in Qlik Cloud with specific permissions for individuals or groups. Custom roles can be assigned in the same way as built-in security roles and extend default permissions.
This topic is applicable to Qlik Anonymous Access subscriptions. For other Qlik Cloud subscriptions, see:
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Standard, Premium, or Enterprise edition of Qlik Cloud Analytics or Qlik Cloud Data Integration: Managing users - Capacity-based subscriptions
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Qlik Sense Enterprise SaaS, Qlik Sense Business, or Qlik Cloud Government: Managing users - User-based subscriptions
Custom roles extend default permissions. When assigning a custom role to users, permissions can only be added, not removed. A custom role cannot restrict a permission that is allowed by default. The permission remains allowed for everyone.
For each permission, the custom role shows the default setting, for example, (Default) Not allowed. This indicates the permission level that applies when the custom role does not override the default setting.
For more information about how default permissions interact with custom roles, see Roles and permissions for users and administrators.
Creating custom roles
Tenant administrators can create new roles and configure permissions using the options described in Default permissions and custom roles.
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In the Administration activity center, go to Manage users.
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On the Permissions tab, click Create new.
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In the Create new role dialog, enter a name and description for the role.
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Use the search to find specific permissions.
Tip noteYou can use the List all and Selected buttons to show all available permissions or only the selected ones. -
Each permission shows its default setting, such as (Default) Allowed or (Default) Not allowed. Choose the desired access level for the permissions you want to add.
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Click Create.
You can now assign your role to users or groups in the system. For more information, see Assigning security roles and custom roles.
Editing custom roles
Tenant administrators can edit custom roles.
Do the following:
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In the Administration activity center, go to Manage users.
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On the Permissions tab, find the role you want to edit.
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Click
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In the Edit role dialog, update the name or description and add or remove permissions as needed.
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Click Save changes.
Deleting custom roles
Tenant administrators can delete custom roles. Before deletion, make sure to unassign any users or groups associated with the role.
Do the following:
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In the Administration activity center, go to Manage users.
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On the Permissions tab, find the role that you want to delete.
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Click
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Select the checkbox to confirm the deletion, and then click Delete role.