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Create a new group user

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Overview

Creating individual user codes for each person in your group help keep your system secure.

Platform App + Web Content type How-to / Configuration Source last updated 2025-06-04

Procedure

Step-by-step guide: Screenshots and videos are placed with the instruction they illustrate.

Creating individual user codes for each person in your group help keep your system secure.

Create a new group user

New group users can be created using the Alarm.com app or GoSafer Security customer portal (powered by Alarm.com).

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To create a new group user using the Alarm.com appapp:Icn Chevron Down

    Log in to the Alarm.com app. Tap [Menu]Menu. Select the group from the locations dropdown menu. Tap Users.Users. Tap [Add]Add. Enter the user's first and last name, then tap Create.Create.

    In Set Access Code,Code, enter the desired code or tap Generate Code,Code, then click Save and Continue.Continue.

    In Set Access Period,Period, select the access type (i.e., At All Times,Times, Restricted Schedule,Schedule, or Temporary Access)Access), then tap Save and Continue.Continue.

    In Access Type, select the desired type of access for the useruser:
        Select Existing + Future to grant access to all devices in all locations across all groups and automatically grant access to future devices, locations, and groups. Select All Existing Devices to grant the user access to all currently existing devices, locations, and groups. Select Set By Location to select the desired access based on location. Select No Device Access to restrict access to all devices on all locations within any group. Tap Save.Save. The user code is sent to the panels at the selected locations to allow the user access. It takes a few minutes for the user code to download to the panel at each site. 

        Important:
         

        Important: Do not make changes to the panel or send other remote commands during this time as this could result in codes not syncing properly. 
            Wait 5 minutes before testing the code at the panel. The duration it takes to push codes to the panel depends on the number of locations that need to be updated.

          To create a new group user using the GoSafer Security customer portal (powered by Alarm.com):Icn Chevron Down

             Log in to the GoSafer Security customer portal (powered by Alarm.com). Select the group from the locations dropdown menu. Click Users.Users. Click Add User.User. Enter the user's first and last name, then click Create.Create.

            In Access Code,Code, enter the desired code or click Generate Code,Code, then click Save and Continue.Continue.

            In Set Access Period,Period, select the access type (i.e., At All Times,Times, Restricted Schedule,Schedule, or Temporary Access)Access), then click Save and Continue.Continue.

            In Access Type, select the desired type of access for the useruser:
                Select Existing + Future to grant access to all devices in all locations across all groups and automatically grant access to future devices, locations, and groups. Select All Existing Devices to grant the user access to all currently existing devices, locations, and groups. Select Set By Location to select the desired access based on location. Select No Device Access to grant the user no access to any devices on any locations within any group. Click Save.Save. The user code is sent to the panels at the selected locations to allow the user access. It takes a few minutes for the user code to download to the panel at each site. 

                Important:
                 

                Important: Do not make changes to the panel or send other remote commands during this time as this could result in codes not syncing properly. 
                    Wait 5 minutes before testing the code at the panel. The duration it takes to push codes to the panel depends on the number of locations that need to be updated.

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                  Source and support

                  For GoSafer Security assistance, visit gosafersecurity.com.

                  Original Alarm.com reference: https://answers.alarm.com/Customer/Website_and_App/Commercial/Multi-Location_Management/Create_a_new_group_user

                  Always verify safety, installation, compatibility, and current UI details against the original manufacturer documentation before operational use.

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