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> Reference and syntax for the CREATE ROLE command.

# CREATE ROLE

Creates a new role.

For more information, see [Role-based access control](/security/guides/rbac).

## Syntax

```sql theme={"theme":{"light":"css-variables","dark":"css-variables"}}
CREATE ROLE [ IF NOT EXISTS ] <role_name>
```

## Parameters

| Parameter     | Description           |
| :------------ | :-------------------- |
| `<role_name>` | The name of the role. |

## Example

The following command will create a role "user\_role"

```sql theme={"theme":{"light":"css-variables","dark":"css-variables"}}
CREATE ROLE user_role;
```

## Example 2

The following command will create a role "my\_role\_2"

```
CREATE ROLE IF NOT EXISTS my_role_2
```

If "my\_role\_2" exists, no error message is thrown.