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Update a User to an Administrator

Learn how to grant administrator permissions to an existing user

Overview

If a user is currently set up as a learner but needs administrator access, you can update their existing user profile. A user can hold both learner and administrator roles at the same time.

Update User Permissions

To update a learner to an administrator:

  1. Log in to Foundry as an Administrator
  2. Go to Users > Manage Users
  3. Search for the user and select their name to open the user profileScreenshot 2026-03-12 at 11.10.31 AM
  4. Select Edit, then select Edit User
  5. Open User Types and RolesScreenshot 2026-03-12 at 11.10.53 AM
    • This is a multi‑select menu
  6. Select the appropriate Administrator user type(s)
    • Available options may vary depending on your organization’s setup
  7. Select Next, then Update User to save your changes
    Screenshot 2026-03-12 at 11.14.30 AM

The user is now an administrator and retains learner access unless removed.

Important

Updating a user to an administrator grants access to sensitive areas of Foundry, including:

  • Viewing and editing learner data
  • Managing assignments
  • Updating course configurations

Only assign administrator roles to users who require this level of access.