Roles & Permissions

Roles and permissions allow you to control what different users can access and do on your website. Assigning the right roles ensures security, proper workflow, and efficient management.

User Roles

A role defines a set of permissions. Common roles include:

• Administrator: Full access to all features, settings, and content. Can manage other users and roles.
• Editor: Can create, edit, and delete content but may not access settings or manage users.
• Author: Can create and manage their own content but cannot edit others’ content.
• Contributor: Can submit content for review but cannot publish it.
• Subscriber/Viewer: Can only view content and interact with allowed features (like commenting).

Permissions

Permissions are specific actions a user can perform, such as:

• Create content – Add new pages, posts, or products.
• Edit content – Modify existing content.
• Publish content – Make content live on the website.
• Delete content – Remove content from the website.
• Manage users – Add, edit, or remove other users.
• Access settings – Modify site configurations, themes, and plugins.

Permissions are grouped under roles. Assigning a role automatically grants the permissions linked to that role.

Managing Roles

To manage roles on your website:

1. Go to the Users section in your admin panel.
2. Select Roles or Permissions settings.
3. Add a new role or modify an existing one.
4. Assign the appropriate permissions for that role.
5. Save changes.

Assigning Roles to Users

1. Navigate to the Users section.
2. Click on the user you want to update.
3. Select the role you want to assign from the dropdown.
4. Save changes.

Best Practices

• Assign roles based on responsibility, not personal preference.
• Keep the number of administrators minimal to maintain security.
• Review roles and permissions regularly.
• For temporary tasks, consider creating temporary roles with limited permissions.

Summary

Roles and permissions ensure that users have access only to what they need. Proper management improves security, workflow, and accountability.

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