Admin
Last Updated: June 30, 2026
The Admin section of Vasion Automate is where you manage the people, access, and connections that keep the platform running securely. In this section you control who can sign in, what they can do, and how Vasion Automate connects to the systems your organization uses.
If your organization uses Vasion Automate primarily for print management, most user and role management happens in the Admin Console The central management platform for PrinterLogic, where admins manage printers, users, deployments, and system settings.. The Admin section is most relevant for organizations using Vasion Automate for document workflows, forms, and platform-level configuration.
If your organization uses Vasion Automate for print management, configure your identity provider (IdP) A system that creates, maintains, and manages identity information for an organization. An IdP provides authentication services to apps in a federation or distributed network. connection and manage print users and roles in the Admin Console. The accounts and roles in this section apply to Vasion Automate platform access only and do not control PrinterLogic permissions.
Key Points
Review the following key points:
- Only users with the Application Admin role can manage user accounts and assign roles in Vasion Automate.
- Roles control which areas of the platform a user can access and which actions they can perform.
- Vasion Automate supports multiple authentication methods, including local username and password, single sign-on (SSO) An authentication method that lets users access multiple apps and websites with a single set of sign-in credentials. through an IdP, and Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) A lightweight client-server protocol for accessing X-500-based directory services. LDAP runs over TCP / IP or other connection-oriented transfer services..
How the Admin Section Works
The Admin section separates platform configuration from day-to-day end user work. This section provides access to the following pages:
- Users: View and manage individual user accounts in Vasion Automate.
- Groups: Organize users into groups to streamline role assignment.
- Roles and Permissions: Define what users and groups can view and do in Vasion Automate apps. Print and Output permissions are managed separately in the Admin Console and cannot be configured here.
- Authentication: Configure how users sign in, including IdP and LDAP connections.
- Integrations: Manage connections between Vasion Automate and external services, including storage.
If your Managed Service Provider (MSP) Portal A third-party company that takes on the ongoing management, monitoring, and maintenance of IT services for another organization. MSPs provide services, such as network and infrastructure management, security, and monitoring, and can also provide hardware, software, or cloud technology. representative manages your instance, you receive an invitation to activate your account and the following does not apply. If you are the root admin and need to configure your instance for PrinterLogic, refer to PrinterLogic Quick Start Reference.
Requirements
To use the Admin section effectively, you need the following:
- A Vasion Automate account with the Application Admin role.
- (Optional) An IdP configuration if your organization uses centralized identity management.
Next Steps
Refer to the following:
- Roles & Permissions to understand how Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) works in Vasion Automate.
- Automate Users to create and manage user accounts.
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