> # Adding or Deleting Communities

> You can configure read-only or read-write access for SNMPv1 and SNMPv2 users. Refer to RFC 2576.

> ## Detailed Steps

> To create an SNMPv1 or SNMPv2c community string, follow these steps:

> 1. Expand Switches, expand Security, and then select Users and Roles from the Physical Attributes pane.
> 2. Click the Communities tab in the Information pane.

> You see the existing communities.

> 3. Click Create Row.

> You see the Create Community String dialog box.

> 4. Check the Switch check boxes to specify one or more switches.
> 5. Enter the community name in the Community field.
> 6. Select the role from Role drop-down list.

> Note You can enter a new role name in the field if you do not want to select one from the drop-down list. If you do this, you must go back and configure this role appropriately.

> 7. Click Create to create the new entry.

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