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Roles explained

How roles save you setting permissions one by one, and when to use them.

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A role is a named set of permissions, such as Receptionist or Practitioner. Give it to everyone doing that job, and change it in one place.

  • Built-in roles have every permission and can't be changed.

  • Your own roles have just what you tick.

  • A person can also have their own permissions, set with Set Permission Myself.

Create a role per job rather than a role per person. It keeps access easier to review.

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Next, read Role permissions: calendar, team and leads.