User Roles and Permissions

Role-based permissions let you control exactly what each user can see and do in your Knack application. Once you've enabled users, you can restrict page access, filter records by role, customize navigation, and build tailored experiences for each type of user.

What You'll Learn

• How role-based security works in Knack
• How to control which users can access specific pages and records
• How to customize navigation and element visibility based on user roles
• How to use utility pages for account management

Included Guides

User Management Fundamentals

Learn the core concepts behind user management in Knack, including how authentication works, how roles are assigned, how permissions are evaluated, and how to manage user records.

Protected Pages

Set up login-protected pages to restrict access to your app. This subsection covers creating protected pages, configuring registration, managing role-based access, setting up single sign-on, and troubleshooting common issues.

About Logins & Registrations

Explore login and registration elements and learn how to add them to your app, including configuring login settings, customizing registration forms, and implementing single sign-on.

About Profile Pages

Set up utility pages for user account management, including pages where users can update their information, change passwords, and manage account settings.

Managing Page Access by Role

Control which pages are visible and accessible to specific user roles using the Page Access settings.

Common User Access Scenarios

Step-by-step guides for common permission setups, including creating admin roles, adding read-only access, building shared login pages, and displaying records within user groups.