> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.cohort.uz/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Add a staff member

> Create a staff record, assign a role and branch, and set a password so they can sign in.

By default, owners, admins and managers can add a staff member, including choosing their role. Only owners and admins can change a staff member's password afterwards.

<Note>
  Don't see this page or button? Your role doesn't include it. Ask your center's owner or an admin to give you the role you need.
</Note>

## Before you start

* A branch must already exist. If your center doesn't have one yet, [add a branch](/en/admin/branches/add-a-branch) first.

## Add the staff member

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the form">
    In the sidebar, select **Staff & HR**, then select **Add staff member**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter personal and contact details">
    Fill in **First name**, **Last name** and **Phone**. **Position title** and **Email** are optional.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose the role and branch">
    Choose the **Role** — **Teacher**, **Manager** or **Admin** — and the **Branch**. See [Apps and roles](/en/getting-started/apps-and-roles) for what each one can do.

    <Tip>
      Only staff with the **Teacher** role appear in a group's **Teacher** field.
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set a password (optional)">
    Under **Access**, enter a **Password** of at least 8 characters, or leave it blank to set one later. The staff member signs in with their phone number and this password.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add employment details">
    Under **Employment**, choose a **Contract** type. **Start date** and **Subjects / specialization** are optional.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save" />
</Steps>

## Let the staff member sign in

If you left **Password** blank, the staff member can't sign in until you set one. To set one:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the staff member">
    In the **Staff & HR** list, select the staff member.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Change the password">
    At the top of the staff member's page, select the ⋯ button, then select **Change password**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set a new password">
    Enter a **New password** and **Confirm new password** of at least 8 characters, then select **Change password**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

Give the staff member their phone number and password. Owners, admins and managers sign in at [admin.cohort.uz](https://admin.cohort.uz); teachers sign in at [teach.cohort.uz](https://teach.cohort.uz): see [Sign in](/en/getting-started/sign-in).

## What's next

With your team in place, [add a group](/en/admin/groups/add-a-group) to start scheduling classes. Or go back to [setting up a new center](/en/getting-started/first-time-setup).