Understanding Role-Based Permissions

Role-Based Access Control in Posttely

Posttely's role-based permission system ensures that team members have the right level of access for their responsibilities.

Available Roles

Owner

• Full administrative control
• Can create and delete teams
• Can manage all team members
• Can change member roles
• Can access all features and settings
• Can approve and review all posts

Admin

• Can invite and manage team members
• Can review and approve posts
• Can create, edit, and schedule posts
• Can access analytics and reports
• Cannot delete the team or remove the owner

Manager

• Can review and approve posts
• Can create, edit, and schedule posts
• Can access content calendar
• Can view analytics
• Cannot manage team members

Editor

• Can create and edit posts
• Can schedule posts
• Can save drafts
• Cannot publish without approval (if review workflow is enabled)
• Cannot manage team members

Content Scheduler

• Can create and schedule posts
• Can save drafts
• All posts require approval before publishing
• Limited access to other features

Best Practices

• Start Conservative: Assign minimal permissions initially
• Review Regularly: Periodically review team member roles
• Use Approval Workflow: Enable review/approval for important content
• Document Roles: Keep a record of who has what access

Changing Roles

Team Owners and Admins can change member roles:

1. Go to My Team
2. Select the team member
3. Click Change Role
4. Select the new role
5. Save changes