Guardz User Management: Roles, Licensing, and Automation
Introduction
The User Management section in Guardz allows administrators to manage user licenses, assign roles, and monitor user security status.
Key Features:
View all users pulled from Google Workspace & Microsoft 365.
Assign & manage Guardz licenses per user.
Automate user activation/deactivation.
Monitor security issues per user across modules.
Available in: All Guardz Plans (Starter, Pro, Ultimate)
Accessing User Management
1. Log into Guardz.
2. Navigate to User Management from the left sidebar.
3. View all users synced from your primary cloud directory.
Note: This section does not include endpoint devices – it focuses only on user accounts.
User Management Features
View & Modify License Status
Check the license status (Active or Inactive).
Activate or deactivate Guardz protection per user.
Bulk change user statuses using checkboxes.
License Assignment Rules (Default Behavior):
User Type | Default License Status |
Regular Employees | Active (Paid License) |
Inactive/Suspended Accounts | Inactive |
Conference Rooms | Inactive |
External/Temporary Users | Inactive |
Please Note: Only active users consume Guardz licenses and receive protection.
Bulk License Management
1. Select multiple users using checkboxes.
2. Click Activate or Deactivate at the bottom of the page.
3. Save changes to apply updates.
User Roles in Guardz
Each user has a role that defines their permissions and platform access.
Role Types & Permissions
Role | Permissions |
Member | Basic user role – Can access the User Portal (e.g., awareness training, email security actions). |
Single Customer Admin | Can activate modules, manage issues, and edit user settings for a single company. |
MSP Admin | Can manage multiple customer accounts, subscriptions, reports, and security settings. |
Viewer | Read-only access to platform sections. Cannot make changes. |
Changing a user’s role in Guardz does NOT affect their Google/Microsoft permissions.
Automating User Activation & Deactivation
Automatically Assigning Licenses Based on Cloud Directory
Set Guardz to auto-activate or deactivate users based on their status in Google Workspace/Microsoft 365.
Specify user groups that should be automatically assigned Guardz licenses.
Where to Find This Setting:
User Management > Settings (or)
Security Controls > Cloud Directory
Group-Based License Automation
Choose specific groups for auto-activation.
Automatically deactivate inactive, suspended, or deleted users.
Quickly filter users to ensure correct activation settings.
This feature ensures licenses are automatically assigned based on real-time user status.
Monitoring User Security Status
Modules Status Overview
View which security modules are active per user:
Indicators per module:
Symbol | Meaning |
(?) | Module not activated for the organization. |
(❌) | User has open security issues. |
(✅) | User has no open issues. |
Modules Monitored:
Compromised Data
Cloud Apps
Awareness Training
Web Browsing Protection
This helps identify high-risk users who may require additional security controls.
User Management Settings & Exports
Managing User Settings
Enable/disable Guardz licenses.
Change user roles.
Automate license assignments.
Exporting User Data
Export user lists to CSV.
Print user reports.
Exports include:
User roles & license status.
Cloud apps connected per user.
Security issue summaries.
FAQ: User Management in Guardz
How do I add internal team members to Guardz?
Add the user to Google Workspace/Microsoft 365.
Assign them a Guardz license.
Guardz automatically syncs new users into the platform.
Do new users receive an invitation to Guardz?
No invitation is sent. Users can log in using:
app.guardz.com/login (Microsoft/Google credentials required).
How do I add a coworker to my MSP account?
Ensure the user is synced in Guardz.
Navigate to User Management > Assign Role.
Choose Admin (full access) or Viewer (read-only).
How do I assign a user to a different group?
Groups are managed in Google/Microsoft and sync automatically into Guardz.
What happens if a user doesn’t have an Azure license?
The user remains enabled in Guardz and still requires protection. We do NOT recommend deactivating the user.
Best Practices for User Management
✔ Use auto-activation to manage licenses efficiently.
✔ Review module statuses to identify high-risk users.
✔ Assign appropriate roles to enforce least privilege access.
✔ Regularly export user data for security audits.