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# Admin User Permissions

When adding a new admin user you will be asked which permissions they require:

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## Permissions explained:

All admin users will be able to view the core pages of the portal.

If they need to update any part of the portal you will need to give them the relevant permission.

Here's a chart to explain who each permission is suitable for and what the permission will enable them to do in the portal.

| Permissions | Suitable for anyone who... | Functions that can be carried out with this permission |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Edit candidate details and manage candidate progress | Deals with candidates and new starters. This could be anything from initially contacting them to induction and retention | Update candidate area, including updating the hiring stages and adding candidates manually |
| Allocate bonus points | Gives rewards and recognition for good work | Award bonus points to app users |
| Create/Edit bonus points categories | Oversees rewards and recognition for good work | Add or edit bonus point categories, including assigning suggested or fixed content and the number of points to categories. |
| Approve payment requests | Deals with payment approval and/or payroll | Approve payment requests |
| Mark payment requests as paid | Deals with payment approval and/or payroll | Mark payment requests as paid |
| Send and edit notifications | All portal users | Schedule and send in-app notifications to app users. |
| Manage app users | Will need to add new starters to the portal to give them access to the app | Pre-authorise staff to use the appSend invitations and reminders to download the appEdit app user detailsRemove pointsDe-activate app users |
| Manage admin users | Will need to add new admin users and edit or update their portal permissions | Invite new admin users and edit admin user permissions |
| Manage account settings | Super admin users | Edit scheme rulesAdd sitesCustomise the in-app welcome messageUpdate organisation detailsDelete and update the invite (Magic link ✨ )Update the default job image. |
| Manage job settings | Deals with creating new adverts | Adding, editing and activating adverts to be shared. |

Admin users will have **access to all sites** unless you specify a single site, click [here](https://support.carefriends.co.uk/en/articles/4280234-edit-admin-user-details-including-permissions) to find out more.

If you have any questions about admin-user permissions or anything else please get in touch by clicking on the chat icon in the bottom right of your screen.

## What's next?

* [Inviting additional admin users](https://support.carefriends.co.uk/en/articles/4277269-inviting-additional-admin-users-to-your-portal)
* [Editing admin users details including permissions and sites.](https://support.carefriends.co.uk/en/articles/4280234-edit-admin-user-details-including-permissions)