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Denying a State Staff Editor Role Request (SPD)

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Follow these steps to deny a State Staff Editor’s account request.

  1. Select ‘User Requests’ in the menu to view the User Requests page.
  2. Under ‘Viewing,’ if you do not already see ‘User Requested Changes’ displayed, choose it from the pull-down list. The most recent requests are at the top. 
  3. Select the name of the person whose request you want to deny.
  4. In their profile under Pending Requests, you will see checkboxes indicating requested roles and programs. You can only deny a request for State Staff Editor role in your state’s program section.
  5. Select the checkbox of the role(s) you want to deny.
  6. Enter the required log message in the field below the selected role(s), so the requestor understands the reason this request is being denied.
  7. Select ‘Deny Selected.’

This will log the denial and update their access. A person cannot request a role that has been denied, however the role can be assigned by the State Program Director if needed.