What are ASP.NET Identity roles and how do I use them?

What are ASP.NET Identity roles and how do I use them?

ASP.NET Identity roles are used to manage user permissions and access control in your application. You can create roles like 'Admin', 'User', etc.

How do I create a new role in ASP.NET Identity?

You can create a new role by using the RoleManager class. For example, you can call await roleManager.CreateAsync(new IdentityRole("NewRole"));.

Can I assign multiple roles to a single user?

Yes, you can assign multiple roles to a user by using the AddToRoleAsync method for each role you want to assign.

How do I check if a user is in a specific role?

You can check if a user is in a specific role by using the IsInRoleAsync method, like this: await userManager.IsInRoleAsync(user, "Admin");.