User Types and User Types Editor
There are different kinds of users you can create in GpsGate according to their purpose. These differences are set in user types.
A user type works like a template saving time for creating users that share common properties.
Which one to choose
This table summarizes which user type you should select depending on its purpose:
| Type | Purpose | Login to the application? | Plugin dependency | Counts in license? |
| Administrator | Administrator of an application. | Yes | - | - |
| Device | A tracking device (GPS unit/tracker). | - | - | Yes |
| Driver | A user associated to a driver. | - | - | - |
| Laptop | A user for GpsGate Splitter. | - | - | Yes |
| Operator | A user for basic maintenance purposes. | Yes | - | - |
| Empty | Create a custom user. | ? | - | ? |
Read more about users and licensing here.
Modify a user type
User types can be customized. You can access User Type Editor by following these steps:
1. Access the application Privileges and Features.
2. In the Application properties, enable _EditUserTemplates.
3. Save the changes and reload the browser.
4. The User Type Editor is now accessible from the Vehicles panel.
5. Select the user type that you are looking to edit or create a new one.
Please note: If you delete one of the default user types, it cannot be restored or imported again. The only option will be to create a new User Type with the same attributes.
6. Proceed with modifications and then save the changes