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title: Admin access overview
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createdAt: 2024-05-08T17:08:56.431Z
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Below is an overview of how you can control access to the dashboard through the user's admin level and role. 

# Access by admin level

Admins can belong to different groups or teams than the one they administer, but can be made an admin of one level only:

- **Org-level:  **Privileges apply across the organization, including all groups and teams.
- **Group-level: **Privileges are limited to a specific Group and any Teams within it.
- **Team-level: **Privileges are limited to a specific Team.

The effects of designating a user an admin is described below.

### Enables dashboard access

Admins gain access to the dashboard. What specific menus are visible within the dashboard is determined by the roles you assign them. 

### Aligns Admin menu with admin level

The **Admin** menu always corresponds to the admin's level. This includes users, tags, and structure & settings. 

While the layout, design, and join codes pertain to the admin's level, the technical settings, (app name, login/signup type, and intro screen) can only be made accessible to org-level administrators.

### Matches Availability & Display tags with admin level

The same groups and tags visible in the Admin menu can also be made accessible to admins in the **Availability **and** Display tags** sections, seen when creating and placing content. 

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**How do I control what an admin can do with tags? **

Admins need a role with the Homescreen (editable) permission to use tags to assign and place content, and the Tags (editable) permission to edit tags.
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# Access by admin role

Admin roles provide enhanced control over what admins can access and do within the dashboard. Here's how you can use them:

- Create multiple roles with tailored permissions for different dashboard tasks, such as user management and design editing.
- Set permissions with visibility and editable options that can be toggled as needed.
- Assign one or more roles to admins, which apply within their designated admin level. 
- Each role grants access to only the dashboard menus relevant.

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**How do I get customized admin roles? **

In the initial setup, Refresh’s customer success team sets these up for you. Please let  them know if you'd like additional roles.
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