# Permissions

Permissions is a powerful tool that allows you to manage access for users and groups. You can manage existing permissions by changing group roles or removing permission entirely. From an open folder, click the **...** menu next to **+ Add**, then click **Permissions**.

<p><img src="../../../images/folders/permissions.png" alt="Folder Permissions form" style="width: 40%;"></p>

**Name** | **Description** 
:--- | ---
Name | Begin typing the name of a member or group, and then select the matching entry from the menu to add it to your folder.
Role | Assign a View, Stager, Editor, or Admin role to a new or existing member via the dropdown menus.
Add | Click the orange **"+"** button to add a new member to your folder.
Delete | Click the **"x"** on the right side of the table to remove a member from your folder. 
Confirm | After filling out all the required fields, please click the **Submit** button to save your changes.

!!! Note:
A group or group member can be assigned one of four roles in Solodev CMS:

- **View:** Allows a member to see items and content. 
- **Stager:** Enables a member to create or modify content but not publish.
- **Editor:** Gives a member the ability to view, create, edit, and publish.
- **Admin:** Provides complete editorial control and management of group members.
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