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# ERR_NGROK_IAM_SERVICE_USER_PERMISSIONS_USE_ROLES: You can't set a service user's permissions directly

> ERR_NGROK_IAM_SERVICE_USER_PERMISSIONS_USE_ROLES: You can't set a service user's permissions directly. Learn why ngrok returns this error and how to fix it.

## What does ERR\_NGROK\_IAM\_SERVICE\_USER\_PERMISSIONS\_USE\_ROLES mean?

ngrok returns ERR\_NGROK\_IAM\_SERVICE\_USER\_PERMISSIONS\_USE\_ROLES with this message:

```text theme={"theme":{"light":"css-variables","dark":"css-variables"}}
You can't set a service user's permissions directly. Change its roles instead.
```

> [!TIP]
>
> Troubleshoot ERR\_NGROK\_IAM\_SERVICE\_USER\_PERMISSIONS\_USE\_ROLES with your AI agent.
> Connect it to the [ngrok MCP server](https://ngrok.com/docs/mcp-server.md), then ask what caused the error and how to fix it.

## Where can I get more help with ERR\_NGROK\_IAM\_SERVICE\_USER\_PERMISSIONS\_USE\_ROLES?

Email [support@ngrok.com](mailto:support@ngrok.com?subject=Help%20with%20ERR_NGROK_IAM_SERVICE_USER_PERMISSIONS_USE_ROLES) and include the error code.


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