# Create a client

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

Create a named client under the appropriate tenant and save it in User Management.

Clients are used to group users and control access within the platform. You must have the appropriate administrative permissions to complete this process.

**Note:** You must have the appropriate permissions to access User Management. If you do not see this option, contact your platform administrator.

## Steps

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

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

1. Click **User Management**, then select **Clients**.

![Main menu with User Management expanded and Clients highlighted](https://docs.oriondata.io/images/portal/users-and-access/creating-a-client/main-menu-user-management-expanded-clients.png)

1. Once the **Clients** page loads, click **+ New Client**.

![Clients page with the New Client button highlighted](https://docs.oriondata.io/images/portal/users-and-access/creating-a-client/clients-page-new-client-button.png)

1. A new row will appear at the top of the Client list.
2. Enter a name in the **Client Name** field.
3. Use the **Tenant Name** dropdown to select the appropriate tenant.

![New client row with the Client Name field and the Tenant Name dropdown highlighted](https://docs.oriondata.io/images/portal/users-and-access/creating-a-client/new-client-row-client-name-field-tenant-name-dropdown.png)

1. Click the **Save** icon to confirm.

![New client row filled in, with the save icon circled](https://docs.oriondata.io/images/portal/users-and-access/creating-a-client/new-client-row-filled-save-icon.png)

## Summary

This article covered how to create a new client in Orion Data using the **User Management** section. You entered a client name, assigned a tenant, and saved the record. Clients allow you to organise users and manage access across the platform.

## Next Steps

- Assign users to the new client
- Review role and permission settings for the client
- Explore other User Management options such as inviting new users

## Related articles

- Managing users in Orion Data
- Understanding roles and permissions
- User Management overview