Learn the key differences between account and event permissions in zkipster and how to effectively manage user access.
When managing your team or assigning new permissions in zkipster, understanding the difference between Account Permissions and Event Permissions is essential. These permission levels determine the type of access each user or team member has, whether it is to manage the account settings or specific events. Properly configuring these ensures that your team works more efficiently and your events run smoothly.
This guide will break down the differences between account and event permissions and show you how to effectively use zkipster’s Permission Scheme to manage user access.
What are Account Permission Schemes and How Do You Assign Them?
In zkipster, the Account Permission Scheme defines the user's level of access or restriction to account-level settings and features, such as Account Detail, Integrations, Plans & Billing, Security, Customizations and Users & Teams.
The Account Permission Scheme is assigned is when creating a new user or by accessing an existing user's profile:
Moreover, it will also determine the level of access a user has to events through the Event Permission Scheme. By default, zkipster offers three different types of Account Permission Schemes:
Admin Access: Users with Admin Access have full control over account settings, including billing, integrations, and security, and have complete access to all events— archived, past, and upcoming. Additionally, they can create new events, and for each event they create, they automatically receive administrator permission on the event level.
Events Creator: This permission allows users to create new events but restricts access to sensitive account settings such as billing, security, and integrations. When they create a new event, they receive Event Host permission, allowing them to manage those events. In order to access events created by another team member, this user would need to be manually assigned to them.
No Access: Users with No Access cannot interact with any account settings, nor can they create or view events by default. They are restricted from accessing archived, past, and upcoming events, unless they are granted access manually by another team member with permission to manage the event's team.
Pro Tip: If you want to learn more about Account Permission Schemes, please visit the following article: How to Create and Manage Account Permission Schemes.
What are Event Permission Schemes and How Do You Assign Them?
Event Permission Scheme in zkipster refer to the level of access or restriction assigned to users when they are provided access to a specific event in your zkipster account. While Account Permission Schemes determine account level access, Event Permission Schemes control what a user can do or view within each specific event.
There are various predefined Event Permission Schemes, such as Administrator, Collaborator, and Event Host, each offering different levels of access to event features like Guest Lists, Seating, and Reporting.
Pro tip: If you want to learn more about each different Event Permission Scheme, please visit the following article: How to Create and Manage an Event Permission Scheme.
There are different ways to assign Event Permission Schemes, but the most common is by using the Event Access option, under the Event Settings. Simply select the user and assign the specific Permission Scheme that user will have on that event.
Please note:
1. You can also assign an Event Permission Scheme through the user's profile > Event's tab. Keep in mind you must select the event and then assign the corresponding permission, and finally hit the 'Add to Event' button.
2. If you want to learn more about the different Event Permission Scheme, please visit the following article: Permission Schemes Available in zkipster.
Design Your Permission Scheme with zkipster
If you're wondering whether you can create custom permission schemes, zkipster offers Enterprise users the flexibility to do so. Through its Permission Scheme functionality, you can tailor new permissions for both Account-level and Event-level access. This enables precise control over what team members can do within the account or specific events, helping you manage access based on the unique needs of your team and your events.
If you want to learn more about how to create your Permission Scheme, please visit the following article: How to Create and Manage an Event Permission Scheme.
In summary, Event Permissions ensure that users have the right level of control within individual events, complementing the broader Account Permissions, and these can be customized for each user and event, aligning with the specific roles needed for seamless event management.