Adding and editing user roles

This help document provides step-by-step instructions on how to manage roles within the Hopstack platform.

Creating a New Role

To create a new role in the Hopstack platform, follow these steps:

  1. Navigate to Setup: Begin by logging into the Hopstack platform and navigating to the 'Setup' section on the main menu.

  2. Access User Management: Within the Setup section, find and select the 'User Management' module.

  3. Go to Roles Section: In the User Management module, locate and click on the 'Roles' section.

  4. Create New Role:

    • Click on the 'New Role' button. This will open a form to define a new role.

    • Name the Role: Enter a name for the role in the designated field.

    • Set Permissions: Configure the permissions for the role. You can assign the following types of permissions to various modules:

      • Readable: Allows users with this role to view and access specific modules.

      • Writable: Allows users with this role to modify, add, or delete content within the modules.

  5. Submit: After setting up the name and permissions, click on the 'Submit' button to create the new role.

Editing an Existing Role

To edit an existing role's permissions or details:

  1. Navigate to Roles Section: Follow the initial steps to access the Roles section within the User Management module as described above.

  2. Locate Role: Find the role you wish to edit in the list of roles.

  3. Access Role Settings:

    • Click on the three-dot action button next to the role you want to edit.

    • Select 'Role Permissions' from the dropdown menu.

  4. Edit Permissions:

    • Make the necessary changes to the role’s permissions or other settings as required.

  5. Submit Changes: Once all modifications are made, click on the 'Submit' button to save the changes.