# Assign sites to a user

> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.oriondata.io/llms.txt)

Select site assignments in a user profile and save the updated account.

Assigning sites controls which locations and associated devices a user can access within the platform. This task is typically performed by an administrator.

## Steps

1. Select the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left-hand corner of the screen.

![Map view with an arrow pointing to the menu icon in the top left corner](https://docs.oriondata.io/images/portal/users-and-access/assigning-sites-to-a-user/map-view-menu-icon-top-left-corner.png)

1. Click **User Management**, then select **User Management** again from the submenu that appears.

![Main menu with User Management expanded and its User Management item highlighted, above Tenants, Clients, Sites and Groups](https://docs.oriondata.io/images/portal/users-and-access/assigning-sites-to-a-user/main-menu-user-management-expanded-its-user-management-item-above-tenants.png)

1. Once the **User Management** page loads, use the search field to locate the user who requires sites to be assigned.

![User Management page with the Add New User button, a search box and a user list with action icons on each row](https://docs.oriondata.io/images/portal/users-and-access/assigning-sites-to-a-user/user-management-page-add-new-user-button-search-box-user-list-action-icons-each.png)

1. Click on the user’s account to open their profile. Scroll to the bottom of the tab and locate the **Sites** field. Use the dropdown to select the site or sites you wish to assign to the user.

![Add User panel with the Select Site(s) field highlighted](https://docs.oriondata.io/images/portal/users-and-access/assigning-sites-to-a-user/add-user-panel-select-site-s-field.png)

![Add User panel with the site list open and highlighted, and the Add User button highlighted](https://docs.oriondata.io/images/portal/users-and-access/assigning-sites-to-a-user/add-user-panel-site-list-open-add-user-button.png)

1. Click **Update User** to save your changes. A green confirmation message reading “User has been updated successfully” will appear in the top right corner of the screen.

![Green message: User has been updated successfully](https://docs.oriondata.io/images/portal/users-and-access/assigning-sites-to-a-user/green-message-user-has-been-updated-successfully.png)

## Summary

This article covered how to assign sites to a user account in Orion Data via the **User Management** section. Assigning sites ensures users can only access the locations and devices relevant to their role. Changes take effect as soon as the account is updated.

## Next Steps

- Review the user’s assigned role to confirm it aligns with their required level of access.
- Verify the user can view the correct devices after sites have been assigned.
- Repeat this process for any additional users who require site access updates.

## Related articles

- Getting started with User Management in Orion Data
- Understanding user roles and permissions in Orion Data
- Inviting a new user to Orion Data