# Add an Admin User to Project

## Problem

In OpenStack, the default role for a user in a project is a member role *.* This process can be used to elevate the privileges for the user.

## Environment

* Platform9 Managed OpenStack - All Versions
* OpenStack Python CLI Client

## Procedure

1. Source the *.rc* file which has your admin credentials.
2. Obtain the UUID of the user.

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```none
# openstack user list | grep [user_name]
```

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3. Get the UUID of the project.

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```none
# openstack project list | grep [project_name]
```

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4. Assign the admin role to the user.

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```none
# openstack role add --user [user_uuid] --project [project_uuid] admin
```

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## Additional Information

* [Working with OpenStack CLI](https://docs.platform9.com/support/getting-started-with-the-openstack-command-line/)
* [OpenStack CLI commands](https://docs.openstack.org/python-openstackclient/pike/cli/command-list.html#command-list)
* [Understanding OpenStack roles](https://docs.openstack.org/keystone/pike/admin/cli-manage-projects-users-and-roles.html)


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