Account management

Accounts enable restricted and role-based access to Nexus.

For more information on creating and managing user accounts, refer to the Configure Nexus - Create users section.

Types

There are two types of accounts, each providing access to different areas of the Nexus platform.

User Account: Intended for human users, providing controlled access to the Nexus Portal.
Service Account: Designed for system or application use, providing controlled access and authentication to the Nexus API solution.

Permissions

Permissions define the specific actions and resources that accounts can access within Nexus. A predefined set of permissions exists to select from and assign to a role.

Roles

Roles act as collections of permissions that simplify the management of user access. Instead of assigning individual permissions to each user, roles group related permissions together, making access control easier to configure and maintain. They can be assigned to users to grant, and where necessary, restrict access to Nexus. Multiple roles can be assigned to a single user, allowing flexible permission management.

Default roles are automatically available in your environment to help you start assigning access quickly to your users. Below are an overview of some default roles and their intended purpose. You can also create custom roles with specific permissions to meet your organization's specific needs.

Administrator

The administrator is the highest level of authority within Nexus. It has elevated rights, such as the power to enable/disable trade pairs and exchanges.

Operator