User Access - How To

This section presents proven patterns for implementing user access in common business scenarios. Each guide addresses a specific user access requirement that frequently arises in real-world applications. By adapting these patterns to your specific needs, you can implement sophisticated user access models without having to design each solution from scratch. These battle-tested approaches will help you build more powerful, user-friendly applications.

What You'll Learn

You'll discover practical implementations of Knack's user functionality, including how to implement group-level access, create admin roles with full data visibility, provide read-only access to specific users, and design unified entry points for multiple user types—solutions for common business scenarios that you can adapt to your specific needs.

Included Guides

This section includes the following guides to help you implement common user access patterns:

Enabling Users & Permissions for Further Functionality

Discover powerful ways to leverage Knack's user system beyond basic access control, including managing group-level access, implementing admin capabilities, enabling self-service for users, and creating custom workflows.

How to Create an Admin User Role to View All Records

Learn how to set up a dedicated administrator role with unrestricted access to all data, create specialized admin pages, and implement user management capabilities directly from the Live App.

Adding Read-Only Access For Users

Find out how to configure your app to allow users to view specific records without being able to modify them—perfect for sharing information that needs to be visible but protected from unauthorized changes.

Create a Single Login Page for Multiple User Roles

Learn to create a unified entry point for all user types in your application, with a welcoming interface that automatically adjusts to show each user only the pages they have permission to access.

Implementation Tips

When implementing these patterns, consider these best practices:

Test your access controls thoroughly with different user accounts
Provide clear navigation cues so users understand what they can access
Consider user experience alongside security requirements
Implement consistent patterns across your application