.. _p_create_a_service_assurance_only_role:

Create a Service Assurance Only Role (provider deployment)
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To restrict an administrator to performing only service assurance tasks,
you need to create the appropriate service assurance only role.



1. Log in as hcsadmin or provider administrator.
2. Chose **Role Management > Roles**.
3. Click **Add**.
4. Enter a name, and optionally a description, for the role.
5. Select the hierarchy type for the role.

   Controls the hierarchy level that the role is available at.

6. From the **Hcs Component Access** drop-down, choose **Service Assurance Only**.
   
   The privileges, menu layout, and landing page values are automatically
   set to the appropriate values for a service assurance only role and
   cannot be overridden.
   
7. Optionally, select a theme for the role.
8. Click **Save**.