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Workly uses roles to control what each person can do in a workspace. Understanding roles helps you manage access and permissions effectively.
Workspace roles
- Owner — The person who created the workspace. Has full control over all settings, billing, and members
- Admin — Can manage members, projects, and workspace settings. Admins are appointed by the owner
- Member — Can participate in projects, tasks, chat, and meetings. Cannot manage workspace settings
What each role can do
Owner
- All admin permissions
- Delete the workspace
- Transfer ownership
- Manage billing and subscription
Admin
- Invite and remove workspace members
- Promote members to admin
- Create and manage projects
- Access workspace settings
Member
- Join public projects
- Create projects
- Participate in assigned tasks
- Use chat, meetings, and AI features
Project-level roles
Within each project, members can also have roles:
- Project Owner — Created the project, full control
- Project Admin — Can manage project settings and members
- Project Member — Can view and work on tasks
Frequently asked questions
What roles are available in a Workly workspace?
Workly has three workspace roles: Owner (full control), Admin (manage members and settings), and Member (participate in work).
Can admins invite new members?
Yes, workspace admins can invite new members, remove existing members, and promote members to admin.
