Assign the Owner, Admin, or Editor Role to an Existing User
  • 21 Sep 2023
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Assign the Owner, Admin, or Editor Role to an Existing User


Article Summary

Follow the steps below to assign the Owner, Admin, or Editor role to an existing Torch platform user.


Step 1

From the left-hand navigation, click Users.


Step 2

Type the user's name into the search bar. Or, click Filter to narrow down the Users list by program, cohort, invited date, or last active date, then click Apply.


Step 3

Click the ellipsis (...) at the end of the user's row, then click Assign roles and workspaces.


Assign Roles and Workspaces for Individual User


Check the relevant boxes to add the user's updated permissions. Your options may include:

  • Owner - Can access all workspaces, and invite other owners, admins, and editors to any workspace.
  • Admin - Can access their assigned workspaces, and invite other admins and editors who should have access to those workspaces.
  • Editor - Can only create paths and content in their assigned workspaces.


TORCH TIP: Your own permissions will determine which roles you can invite. Not sure which permissions to choose? Check out Understanding Torch Platform Roles for more information.


Step 4

When you're done, click Save roles and workspaces.


Save Roles and Workspaces


NOTE: The user will receive an email notifying them that their role has changed.



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