Managing User Roles and Permissions
CKAN uses a role-based access control system to manage permissions for users within the platform.
User Roles
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Admin: Has full access to all features, including creating organizations, managing users, and configuring site settings.
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Editor: Can create and modify datasets and resources within an assigned organization.
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Member: Has read-only access to datasets and resources, but cannot modify them.
To assign roles, the administrator should:
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Go to the Organization Management Page.
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Click on the "Members" Tab: Add or remove users and assign appropriate roles.