--- title: "How To: Change Roles of a User" description: If you need to make a "Group Manager" a "Company Manager" or a "Learner" a "Group Manager" this article will show you how to. --- [Skip to content](https://support.atlantictraining.com/how-to-change-permissions-of-a-user#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Submit Ticket](https://support.atlantictraining.com/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) ![Logo.webp\]](https://support.atlantictraining.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo.webp?height=40&name=Logo.webp) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Submit Ticket](https://support.atlantictraining.com/kb-tickets/new) - Contact us Contact us How can we assist you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Atlantic Training Support Center: LMS Guides & FAQs](https://support.atlantictraining.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Helpful Tips](https://support.atlantictraining.com/helpful-tips?hsLang=en) 3. [Tips](https://support.atlantictraining.com/helpful-tips?hsLang=en#tips) # How To: Change Roles of a User ## If you need to make a "Group Manager" a "Company Manager" or a "Learner" a "Group Manager" this article will show you how to. *                                                                                                                                       Updated: April 14, 2026* **Applicable Role:** Company Managers **Prerequisites:** - WAVE account - Permission to edit user role (If you believe you should have the permission, please reach out to support [HERE](https://support.safetysoft.com/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en&__hstc=4714988.2d9fc7cb258404dd7fcd123763747d5b.1752096163592.1776190640376.1776196248679.154&__hssc=4714988.1.1776196248679&__hsfp=cc0cff109394d257b023a72246ad42be)) **Step-by-step guide:** 1. To change "Users" permissions you will want to start in your "Dashboard". From the "Dashboard" you will want to go to the "Manage Users" section and click on "List"   ![](https://support.atlantictraining.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jan-05-2024-08-02-21-5155-PM.png?width=670&height=346&name=image-png-Jan-05-2024-08-02-21-5155-PM.png) 2. Once inside the list of your "Users" you will want to find the "User" you would like to change permissions for and click the "Edit" button on the left.   ![](https://support.atlantictraining.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jan-05-2024-08-05-04-5714-PM.png?width=670&height=227&name=image-png-Jan-05-2024-08-05-04-5714-PM.png)   3. Inside the "Edit User" you will see "Role\*" on the top left. Click the drop-down menu and select the "Role" you would like the user to be.   ![](https://support.atlantictraining.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jan-05-2024-08-05-40-9191-PM.png?width=670&height=486&name=image-png-Jan-05-2024-08-05-40-9191-PM.png)   4. 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