Team Roles & Permissions
Understanding Owner, Admin, and Member roles
At a Glance
- Three roles control access: Owner (full control), Admin (team & settings), Member (day-to-day)
- Owners can manage billing, transfer ownership, and delete the organization
- Admins can invite members and configure settings; Members create invoices and manage customers
Understanding the different roles and what each team member can do in WorkSnap Pro.
Overview
WorkSnap Pro uses three roles to control what team members can access and do:
| Role | Icon | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | Crown (yellow) | Full control of the organization |
| Admin | Shield (blue) | Team and settings management |
| Member | Person (gray) | Day-to-day document management |
Role Permissions
Owner
The Owner has complete control over the organization.
Full Access To:
- All invoices, estimates, and jobs
- All customer data
- Organization settings
- Billing and subscription management
- Team member management
- Payment processor connections (Stripe, PayPal, Square)
- All reports and exports
Owner-Only Abilities:
- Connect or change where payments are paid out (PayPal, Square, Stripe Connect, Venmo, Cash App, check payee) and affiliate payout details
- Invite Admin users
- Change any user's role
- Remove Admin users
- Transfer ownership to another member
- Cancel the subscription
- Delete the organization
Note: Every organization must have at least one Owner. The last Owner cannot be removed or demoted.
Admin
Admins help manage the team and organization settings.
Full Access To:
- All invoices, estimates, and jobs
- All customer data
- Organization settings (business info, branding)
- Team member management (invite and remove Members)
- Turning payment methods on and off, and the card fee setting (the "Accept PayPal Payments" and "Accept Square Payments" switches on the connected-account cards are Owner-only)
- All reports and exports
Cannot Do:
- Connect or change where payments are paid out (PayPal, Square, Stripe Connect, Venmo, Cash App, check payee): Owner only
- Access billing and subscription settings
- Invite or remove other Admins
- Change users to/from Admin role
- Transfer ownership
- Delete the organization
Member
Members handle day-to-day work like creating invoices and managing customers.
Can Do:
- Create, edit, and send invoices
- Create, edit, and send estimates
- Create and manage jobs
- Add and manage customers
- Log time entries
- Add job photos and notes
- View their own work
Cannot Do:
- Access team settings
- Invite or remove team members
- Change organization settings
- Access billing settings
- View payment processor credentials
Role Comparison Chart
| Capability | Owner | Admin | Member |
|---|---|---|---|
| Create invoices/estimates | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Manage customers | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Manage jobs | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Log time | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| View reports | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Organization settings | Yes | Yes | No |
| Payment methods on/off, card fee (not the PayPal and Square account switches) | Yes | Yes | No |
| Payout destinations (PayPal, Square, Stripe Connect, Venmo, Cash App, check payee) | Yes | No | No |
| Invite Members | Yes | Yes | No |
| Remove Members | Yes | Yes | No |
| Invite Admins | Yes | No | No |
| Remove Admins | Yes | No | No |
| Change roles | Yes | No | No |
| Billing settings | Yes | No | No |
| Transfer ownership | Yes | No | No |
Choosing the Right Role
When to Use Owner
- The business owner or primary account holder
- Person responsible for billing
- Someone who needs complete control
Most organizations have just one Owner.
When to Use Admin
- Office manager or operations lead
- Trusted employee who helps manage the team
- Partner in the business
- Someone who needs to invite team members but shouldn't access billing
When to Use Member
- Technicians and field workers
- Sales staff creating estimates
- Office staff handling invoicing
- Anyone who needs to do daily work but not manage settings
Your Current Role
To see your role:
- Look at the team list (Settings > Team)
- Your name shows with a role badge
- Or check what menu items you can access
How to Tell Your Role
| If You Can Access... | You Are Likely... |
|---|---|
| Settings > Billing | Owner |
| Settings > Team (can invite) | Owner or Admin |
| Only invoices, estimates, jobs, customers | Member |
Role Limitations
What Members Can't See
Members have a simplified view:
- No Settings menu (or limited settings)
- No Team management
- No billing information
- No payment processor details
This keeps their interface focused on daily work.
What Admins Can't Do
Admins have most capabilities but with guardrails:
- Cannot access financial controls (billing)
- Cannot elevate anyone to Admin (prevents privilege escalation)
- Cannot remove Owners or other Admins
Data Access
What Everyone Sees
All team members see the same business data:
- All invoices (not just their own)
- All estimates
- All customers
- All jobs
This ensures team collaboration and coverage.
Organization-Wide Data
WorkSnap Pro is designed for team collaboration. There are no per-user data restrictions within an organization. If you need separate data, use separate organizations.
Switching Organizations
If you belong to multiple organizations:
- Click your profile or organization name
- Select Switch Organization
- Choose the organization
- Your role may differ in each organization
Best Practices
For Business Owners
- Keep Owner access limited - Usually just yourself or a co-owner
- Use Admin sparingly - Only for truly trusted managers
- Default to Member - Most team members need Member role only
- Review roles periodically - Ensure roles match current responsibilities
For Team Setup
- Start with Member role - Upgrade if needed
- Document who has what role - Keep track externally if helpful
- Train on capabilities - Ensure team knows what they can do
- Communicate changes - Tell people when their role changes
Security Considerations
- Limit Owners - Fewer people with full access = less risk
- Review access - Remove people who leave the company
- Use appropriate roles - Don't make everyone an Admin
- Protect billing access - Only Owners see payment details
Previous: Dashboard & Reports Next: Inviting & Managing Team Members
What Happens Next
- 1Choose the appropriate role when inviting new team members
- 2Review permissions to understand what each role can access
- 3Contact Owner to change your role if you need different permissions
Common Questions
- Can I change someone's role after inviting them?
- Yes, Owners can change any user's role. Admins can change Members to other roles but not Owners.
- What if I need to give someone limited access?
- Use the Member role for limited access. Members can create documents but can't access billing or team settings.
- Can I have multiple Owners?
- Yes, you can have multiple Owners if needed. Every organization must have at least one Owner.
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