User Permissions 📰

Need further information on the Imagen site permissions? This reference guide will explain each permission, and why you might use grant it to users

 

Database and services configuration
Description This allows users to edit the database settings and any services the website connects to
Use case Users/groups with this permission will be able to modify the backend settings that configure Imagen

Create records
Description This allows users to create database records
Use case Users/groups with this permission will be able to create new records

Import records
Description This allows users to import records
Use case Users/groups with this permission will be able to create records and import media from external locations 

Create clip downloads
Description This allows users to create clip downloads from the website
Use case Users/groups with this permission will be able to make and download clips from your videos

Moderate comments
Description This allows users to manage other users' comments
Use case Comment moderators can edit or remove comments as required

Create downloads on behalf of another user
Description This allows users to create clip or record downloads from the website on behalf of other users
Use case Users/groups with this permission will be able to make clips from your videos and order downloads for other users/groups

News editor
Description This allows users to create, edit & delete news articles
Use case Deliver the latest user-generated news to your site 

Manage workflows
Description This allows users to manage workflow access control and priority
Use case A workflow manager can delegate permissions to use different workflows to import new or reprocess existing media

Site administration
Description This allows users to access the administration dashboard and configure various site options
Use case

Groups/users will require this permission to perform Administrative tasks accessed via the admin panel. This user(s)/groups(s) will not automatically inherit any other permissions - as an example, they will not inherit create records. This permission will allow access to the edit pencil functionality on the front-end of your platform. 


    Create collections
    Description This allows users to create collections of records
    Use case This permission is required for users or groups of users to create collections. If you intend for all users to be able to create collections you may choose to add this permission to a standard user group

    Manage Jobs
    Description This allows users to manage jobs
    Use case This permission allows users or groups of users to view and manage jobs that are currently running, as well as to retry any workflows that have failed and see the state of all jobs 

    Organisation administration
    Description

    This allows users to administer an organisation of which they are a member

    Use case This is most commonly used with SSO, but can also be used for subscription-based monetisation models. This may also be used if duel-branding is required. 

    Embed records
    Description This allows users to embed or share records on other websites
    Use case This permission is required when users must be able to embed content from your platform on external locations

    Developer access
    Description This allows developers to create applications for your Imagen API
    Use case  

    IML editor
    Description This allows users to create & delete IML files
    Use case This allows users to create and edit grids for use with the Imagen Media Logger 

    Add to basket
    Description This allows users to add media to a basket for purchasing
    Use case  

    User administration
    Description This allows users to manage users and groups
    Use case This permission will usually be granted to an administrator 

    Create segments
    Description This allows users to create segment records
    Use case This permission will allow users to create child sub-records that are linked with a parent record

    Delete records or media
    Description This allows users to delete records or media
    Use case  

    Create comments
    Description This allows users to comment on records
    Use case  

    Advanced ACL view
    Description This allows users to modify an ACL with an advanced view, which allows for a greater level of customisation
    Use case  

    Record ACL filter
    Description This allows users to filter search results by record ACL
    Use case  

    Create RSS feeds
    Description This allows users to create & delete their own RSS feeds
    Use case  

    Subscription tiers
    Description This allows access to subscription tiers
    Use case