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Managing Team Members

Update permissions, remove access, and keep your team organized. Only Admin users and the Owner can manage team members.

Viewing Your Team

Navigate to Team in your server dashboard to see:

Owner Section

Shows the server owner (creator). The owner:

  • Has full access to everything
  • Cannot be removed
  • Cannot have permissions changed

Team Members Section

Lists all invited members with:

  • Name/Email - Who they are
  • Role - Their permission level
  • Joined - When they accepted the invitation
  • Actions - Edit or remove

Changing a Member's Role

Find the Member

Locate the team member in the list.

Click Edit

Click the Edit button (pencil icon) next to their name.

Select New Role

Choose the new permission level:

  • Read - View only
  • Write - Edit and control
  • Admin - Full management

Save Changes

Click Save to apply the new role.

The change takes effect immediately.

The member doesn't need to accept anything. Their permissions update instantly.

Removing a Team Member

Find the Member

Locate the team member you want to remove.

Click Remove

Click the Remove button (trash icon) next to their name.

Confirm Removal

A confirmation dialog appears. Click Remove to confirm.

Removed members immediately lose all access. They would need a new invitation to rejoin.

When to Change Permissions

Upgrade to Higher Permission

Consider upgrading when someone:

  • Needs to make changes they currently can't
  • Has proven trustworthy
  • Takes on more responsibility
  • Requests more access

Downgrade to Lower Permission

Consider downgrading when someone:

  • No longer needs full access
  • Made mistakes with their current access
  • Is stepping back from active management
  • You want to limit potential issues

Remove Entirely

Consider removing when someone:

  • No longer plays or participates
  • Left the community
  • Violated trust
  • Was added by mistake

Bulk Management

Currently, team members must be managed one at a time. For large team changes:

  1. Plan your changes
  2. Update members systematically
  3. Keep a record of changes made

Activity Monitoring

Check the Activity tab to see what team members have done:

  • Server start/stop actions
  • File modifications
  • Backup operations
  • Console commands

This helps you:

  • Verify members are using access appropriately
  • Troubleshoot issues
  • Track who made specific changes

Best Practices

Regular Reviews

Schedule periodic team reviews:

  1. Check who has access
  2. Verify permissions are appropriate
  3. Remove inactive members
  4. Update roles as needed

Communication

When changing permissions:

  • Let members know about changes
  • Explain the reason (if appropriate)
  • Set clear expectations

Documentation

Keep track of:

  • Why each person has access
  • What they're responsible for
  • When they were added

Troubleshooting

Cannot Edit or Remove

You may lack permission to manage team members:

  1. Only Admin and Owner can manage team
  2. Check your own permission level
  3. Ask the owner if you need this ability

Member Still Has Access After Removal

  1. Removal should be instant
  2. Have them refresh or log out/in
  3. Contact support if issues persist

Accidentally Removed Someone

  1. Send a new invitation
  2. They'll need to accept again
  3. Their previous activity is preserved

Security Tips

Periodic Audits

Every month or so:

  1. Review all team members
  2. Remove any who shouldn't have access
  3. Verify permission levels are appropriate
  4. Check activity logs for issues

Before Granting Access

Ask yourself:

  • Do they really need this access level?
  • Are they trustworthy?
  • What could go wrong?
  • Can they be reached if issues arise?

After Issues

If someone causes problems:

  1. Remove their access immediately
  2. Check activity logs for damage
  3. Restore from backup if needed
  4. Document the incident

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