This article explains the difference between user roles and what each can or can't do
In ahead, we differentiate between three roles: π€ User, βοΈ Editor and π Admin.
π€ User
Users have access to ahead and can see published content.
This role has basic permissions:
- β Read news, pages, stories, the Company Compass and activities.
- β Create stories and upload photos and videos, post thoughts and connect them to the Company Compass.
- β Interact (comment, reply and react) with news, knowledge pages and stories.
- β Use the search tool to search for news & pages, O365 documents, sites and people.
- β Access the My Work area.
- β Use quicklinks and applications.
- β Receive notifications and emails.
- β Follow news channels.
- β Choose interface, content and Auto-Translate languages.
βοΈ Editor
Editors create and publish content.
This role combines the User's basic permissions and the Editor's specific permissions:
- β Publish and edit news, knowledge pages and the Company Compass.
- β Access the News & Pages area to manage news and knowledge pages and their status.
- β Access the Insights area.
π Admin
Admins manage company-wide settings.
This role combines the User's basic permissions and the Admin's specific permissions:
- β Access the Company Settings area.
- β Manage settings such as design, navigation structure, target audiences and channels.
- β Admins donβt have Editor permissions.
π Learn more about managing users in ahead