# Users
The users API supports user CRUD operations, seat type operations, and activation/deactivation operations.
> **Note:** Users are typically defined by the organization account, and then role
within the organization, for example admin.
Users guides
To learn more about user-related resources and how to manage them, see the [Users guide articles](/api/smartsheet/guides/users), including the [Automate user seat type management](/api/smartsheet/guides/users/automate-user-seat-type-management.md) guide.