> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.paintscout.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.paintscout.com/support/account-settings/users-and-permissions/how-to-add-a-new-user.md).

# Add a New User

Add new team members from User Management. PaintScout recommends a user type based on the role you choose.

## How to Add a New User

1\. Click the person icon in the top right and go to **Account Settings** → **Billing** → **User Management**.

2\. Click the **+Add User** button.

<figure><img src="/files/8T8Zp8XYxhP5gZxnpihZ" alt="Screenshot showing the User Management section under Billing with the Add User button"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

3\. Enter the user's name, email, and select their **role**.

4\. Review the recommended user type.

* **Sales** is best for owners, estimators, and sales reps who create estimates.
* **Team** is best for office staff, coordinators, and production managers who need visibility without estimate creation.
* **Painter** is best for field crews and subcontractors who need job access.

{% hint style="info" %}
You can adjust custom permissions later. See [Custom Permissions](/support/account-settings/users-and-permissions/user-permissions.md), [Sales User](/support/account-settings/users-and-permissions/sales-user.md), [Team User](/support/account-settings/users-and-permissions/team-user.md), and [Painter User](/support/account-settings/users-and-permissions/painter-user.md).
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="/files/WgV6QPHWKO6VJ9PYcBNC" alt="Screenshot showing the new user information form with fields to fill out and Save button"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

5\. Click **Save**.

6\. Send the password creation email so the user can log in.

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## Related articles

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Deactivate a User</strong></td><td>Remove or deactivate a team member from your PaintScout account and optionally transfer their estimates to another user before removal.</td><td><a href="/pages/OwdAFkK4XS5C4RTdDEpQ">/pages/OwdAFkK4XS5C4RTdDEpQ</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Custom Permissions</strong></td><td>Configure access levels for Sales, Team, and Painter users using custom permissions to control what team members can view and edit.</td><td><a href="/pages/PykJN6yexm8MsWLrtXka">/pages/PykJN6yexm8MsWLrtXka</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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