# How to add groups, permissions, and users

Admins (or "super users") in Solodev can add users and groups, assign permissions to unlock access to key CMS areas, and control what each user can do within the platform.

# Step 1: Add a Group

Start by creating a group to organize your users:

Navigate to Groups in the left navigation under the Organization section

Groups link selected in the navigation

Click Add Group on the right side
Enter a group name and optional description
Click Submit

Note

Solodev CMS includes a pre-configured Default group that has no permissions assigned. Users added to this group won't have access to anything until you grant permissions.

# Step 2: Assign Group Permissions

After creating your group, assign permissions to control access:

Go to your newly created group in the Groups section.
Click Manage
Select the desired views and roles to grant access to users in this group.

Roles in Solodev:

View: Allows members to see items and content.
Stager: Create or modify content but not publish.
Editor: View, create, edit, and publish content.
Admin: Full control, including managing group members.

# Assign Access to Specific Areas

You can grant group access to Websites, Modules, or specific Folders. Navigate to the area you want to grant access to and follow these steps:

For Websites:

Navigate to Websites in the left-hand menu

Websites link selected in the navigation

Select the specific Website
Click Permissions from the dropdown menu
Enter the Group Name, choose the Role, and click orange + button
Click Submit

For Folders:

Navigate to the specific folder
Click Permissions
Enter the Group Name, choose the Role, and click orange + button
Click Submit

For Modules:

Navigate to the specific module
Click Permissions
Enter the Group Name, choose the Role, and click orange + button
Click Submit

Best Practice:

Always assign permissions to groups rather than individual users. This makes managing access easier as your team grows.

# Step 3: Invite or Add Users to the Group

Once permissions are set, you can invite new users or add existing users to the group:

# Invite New Users

Click Users in the left navigation under the Organization section

Users link selected in the navigation

Click Invite User on the right side
Enter the email address(es) of the user(s) to invite
Assign them to the group you created
Optionally customize the invitation email message
Click Submit to send the invite

Note:

Ensure your CMS is configured to send emails. Learn more about email settings.

# Add Existing Users

Click Groups in the left navigation
Click on Add User(s)
Enter the User(s) Name, choose the Role, and click orange + button
Click Submit

# Step 4: Verify User Access

After adding users, verify they have the correct access:

Navigate to Users in the left navigation
Select the user and use the Login as User feature to view the CMS from the user's perspective
Confirm the user sees the correct access in the main navigation
Adjust permissions if needed

# Summary

By following these steps, you've:

Created a group
Assigned permissions at the group level (not individual users)
Added users to the group
Verified their access

You can always adjust permissions as your team or project evolves. Remember: group-level permissions make management easier and more scalable!