# User Object addRoles vs setRoles

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**Created:** [March 23, 2026, 5:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/user-object-addroles-vs-setroles/114625 "2026-03-23T17:32:04Z")\
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I believe the difference is `addRoles()` _appends_ to the current roles list, and `setRoles()` _overrides_ the current list with the one provided to the method.

[System user functions - Ignition - Inductive Automation Forum](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-user-functions/94045/29)

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