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# Roles & permissions

Roles define what actions users can perform in the workspace. Each user is assigned one role.

Go to **Settings → Workspace → Roles & Permissions**.

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## Roles table

| Column      | Description                                 |
| ----------- | ------------------------------------------- |
| Name        | The role's display name                     |
| Description | Optional description of the role's purpose  |
| Type        | Workspace-wide or scoped to a specific team |

**Admin** is the only default role. It has full access to all workspace settings and modules and cannot be deleted.

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## Create a role

1. Select **Create Role**.
2. Set the **Name**, optional **Description**, and **Type** (Workspace or Team).
3. Configure permissions by toggling each on or off.
4. Select **Create**.

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## Edit a role

1. Select the role in the table.
2. Update name, description, or permissions.
3. Select **Save**.

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## Delete a role

{% hint style="warning" %}
The Admin role cannot be deleted.
{% endhint %}

1. Select one or more role checkboxes.
2. Select **Delete Role** and confirm.