Understanding user roles in your PubNub account – PubNub Support

User roles are essential for managing access and permissions within your account. Various user roles enable individuals to perform specific tasks and access certain features. Different roles grant varying levels of access to specific areas and actions.

Here is a comprehensive breakdown of the user roles in your account, detailing their permissions and key attributes:

*Role name*	*Permissions*	*Notes*
Account Admin	Full control over the account	Highest level of access within the account
App Viewer	Access app, view keys, observe app usage	Basic access for reviewing app-related information
App Admin	All permissions of "App Viewer", modify app and its keys	Enables changes to app settings and keys
Key Viewer	Access key information, observe key usage	Provides access to key-related data
Key Viewer - Hidden Secret	All permissions of "Key Viewer" with secret key hidden	Enhances security by concealing sensitive key information
Key Admin	All permissions of "Key Viewer", modify key	Allows changes to key settings
Functions Viewer - for Keyset	View code for functions associated with a specific key	Requires at least one of roles 2-6 to work with functions
Functions Viewer - for an App	All permissions of "Functions Viewer - for Keyset", view functions for entire app	Provides access to view code for app functions
Functions Operator - for a Keyset	Start, stop, restart modules for a specific key and its associated functions	Facilitates control over functions for a given keyset
Functions Operator - for an App	Manage modules for the entire app and its associated functions	Facilitates control over all app functions and modules
Functions Developer - for a Keyset	All permissions of "Functions Operator - for a Keyset", create, edit, delete modules and functions	Grants comprehensive control and customization over keyset functions
Functions Developer - for an App	All permissions of "Functions Operator - for an App," manage functions for entire app and its keys	Grants comprehensive control and customization over all app functions and modules
PubNub Insights	View Insights dashboards, edit dashboard settings, no access to app and keyset settings	Provides read-only access to Insights information; Restricted from certain areas like Functions, Events & Actions

Properly managing user roles is crucial for maintaining a secure, well-organized account environment. Assigning the right roles ensures that team members can access the features and perform required tasks, while also safeguarding sensitive information. By understanding the permissions associated with each role, you can effectively collaborate and manage your account with precision and confidence.

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