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# Create an administrator

# Create a Subscription Management administrator {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Create a Subscription Management administrator by assigning the usage_admin role to an administrator.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## About this task

Usage admins review and manage how purchased subscriptions are used on your production instance. They add groups to appropriate subscriptions, monitor usage of applications, and update subscriptions as needed.

Assign the usage_admin role to users that manage subscriptions for your organization. Assign the usage_admin role to at least one person in your organization. Only admins and usage_admins can use Subscription Management.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllUser AdministrationUsers.
2. Select an existing user.
3. Update the user's role assignment by selecting Edit in the Roles related list.
4. Add the usage_admin role.
5. Select Update.

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