Role configuration

This guide is for implementers configuring role-based access in OpenSPP: assigning roles to users, understanding global vs local roles, and managing access permissions.

What you'll find here

• Access control overview - Three-tier access control architecture (roles, privileges, groups)

• Assigning roles to users - Assign roles to users with optional time bounds and area scoping

• Predefined roles - Reference list of 9 default roles included with OpenSPP

• Creating custom roles - Create custom roles for your program needs

• Troubleshooting - Common issues and solutions

Quick start

To configure role-based access:

1. Navigate to Settings → Users & Companies → Users

2. Create or select a user

3. Go to the Roles tab

4. Add role lines with optional date bounds

5. For local roles, assign Center Areas to restrict data access

For a fully illustrated walkthrough with step-by-step screenshots, see Administrating role-based access.