What are User Roles and Permissions in Argenta?

User roles and permissions control what each person can see and do in Argenta.

How Security Works

Argenta uses a layered security model:

• User Accounts: Individual logins for each person
• User Roles: Groups of permissions assigned to users
• Module Permissions: Access to specific areas (Fundraising, Events, etc.)
• Action Permissions: Ability to view, add, edit, delete within modules
• Record-Level Security: Locking specific records

Common User Roles

• Master Admin: Full access to everything
• Administrator: Broad access with some restrictions
• Manager: Department or area-specific access
• Staff: Day-to-day operational access
• Limited User: Restricted to specific functions
• Read Only: Can view but not modify

Permission Types

• View: Can see records
• Add: Can create new records
• Edit: Can modify existing records
• Delete: Can remove records
• Export: Can download data
• Admin: Can configure settings

Organizational Unit Security

Users can be restricted to see only records in their:

• Chapter
• Division
• Department
• District/Precinct

Managing Users

User management is accessed through: the Settings gear icon (top right) > System Users