# Editing a user
Sometimes, editing user details is necessary to manage user roles and permissions effectively. Follow the steps below to update a user's role or access permissions.
1. Click **Users and roles** in the left navigation. The Users and roles page appears.
2. [Filter your users](https://docs.digitalriver.com/digital-river-api/administration/dashboard/settings/users-and-roles/filtering-your-users-and-roles) if needed.
3. Click the **More options** (vertical ellipses) in the user's information row.\
4. To change or update the user's role, click **Edit**.
5. From the **Edit user access** dialog, choose the user role you want to assign to the user and click **Update**.
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