Understanding Roles
Different user roles have different permissions:
- Admin: Full access to everything
- Manager: Manage projects, clients, team schedules
- Technician: View assigned jobs, update status
- Office Staff: Scheduling and client management
- Read-Only: View-only access for reporting
Common Permission Errors
Why you might see permission denied:
- Trying to delete records you don't own
- Accessing financial data without permissions
- Editing locked or approved documents
- Viewing other team members' data
- Changing system settings without admin role
- Exporting data without export permissions
Requesting Access
If you need additional permissions:
- Contact your account administrator
- Specify what feature or data you need access to
- Explain your business need for the access
- Request role change if appropriate
Admin: Granting Access
For admins to grant permissions:
- Go to Settings → Team Management
- Select the team member
- Click "Edit Permissions"
- Change role or customize specific permissions
- Save changes
- User gets access immediately