.. _p_clone_a_role:

Clone a Role (provider deployment)
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This procedure clones an existing role for a specific hierarchy node
(provider, reseller, customer, or site).

To clone a role: 

1. Log in as hcsadmin or provider administrator.

   .. note::
      
      Administrators can clone roles associated with, or below, their level in the
      navigation hierarchy.

2. Choose **Role Management > Roles**.
3. Click the role that you want to clone.
4. Choose **Action > Clone**.
5. In the **Role** field, enter a unique name for the role. 

   .. note:: 
      
      Provide a descriptive name, using up to 50 alphanumeric characters,
      including spaces, period(s), hyphens (-), and underscores 
      (_).

6. Optionally, in the **Description** field, add a description for the role.
7. Click **Save**. 

   The role is saved to the hierarchy that appears in the breadcrumb.