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Roles

Access & PermissionsUpdated: 3/26/2026

Roles

Manage user roles and permissions within the system.


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Layout

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Add New Role – Basic Information

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The Basic Information tab captures the core details of the role.

  • Role Name – Enter the name of the role.

  • Description – Enter a brief description of the role's purpose and responsibilities.

  • Role Color – Select or assign a color tag for visual identification across the system.


Add New Role – Permissions

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The Permissions tab defines access control for the role through a structured permissions list.


Access Control

Configure granular permissions organized by the following categories:

Permission CategoryDescription
User ManagementManage users in the system
Tenant ManagementManage tenants and core settings
API KeysManage API keys for integrations
Role ManagementManage roles and permissions
DocumentsManage documents, categories, and assets
EnrollmentManage student enrollment and admissions
AcademicManage curriculum, grades, classes, and subjects
Audit LogsView and manage audit logs
StudentsManage student records
StaffManage staff members
CommunicationsManage announcements, news, and messaging
SettingsManage system settings
BillingManage accounts, fees, invoices, and transactions
SupportManage support tickets
AnalyticsView and manage analytics and reporting

Each permission category displays:

  • Category Name – The module or functional area being configured.

  • Category Description – Brief explanation of what the category controls.

  • Permission Count – Shows assigned permissions out of total available.

  • Toggle/Checkbox – Enable or disable permissions for each category, with optional granular sub-permissions available upon expansion.


Roles List Table

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  • Role Name – Displays the name of the role, such as System Admin, Student, Staff, Parents, or Teachers.

  • Description – Shows a brief description of the role's purpose and access level.

  • Tag Color – Indicates the color-coded tag associated with the role for visual identification.

  • Actions – Click the action icons to edit, or delete a role.


Table Controls

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  • Search Bar – Quickly filter and locate specific roles by name or description.

  • Records Count – Displays the total number of roles available, such as Total 6 records.

  • Columns – Customize which columns are visible in the table view.

  • Rows Per Page – Adjust the number of records displayed per page for easier navigation.


Key Features

  • Centralized Role Management – View and manage all user roles from a single interface.

  • Granular Permissions Control – Define precise access levels across modules, including User Management, Tenant Management, API Keys, Role Management, Documents, Enrollment, Academic, Audit Logs, Students, Staff, Communications, Settings, Billing, Support, and Analytics.

  • Visual Role Identification – Assign color tags to roles for quick visual recognition throughout the system.

  • Streamlined Role Creation – Create new roles with a two-step process covering basic information and comprehensive permissions.


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