User Roles & Permissions

Once you've enabled users in your application, role-based permissions allow you to control exactly what each user can see and do. This section covers the essential techniques for implementing and managing permissions in your Knack application. Effective permission management creates a more intuitive experience for your users while maintaining security, showing users only the information and functionality that's relevant to them.

What You'll Learn

You'll discover how to implement role-based security in your Knack application, control which users can access specific pages and records, customize navigation based on user roles, and utilize utility pages for account management—creating a secure, tailored experience for each type of user.

Effective permission management creates a more intuitive experience for your users while maintaining security, showing users only the information and functionality that's relevant to them.

Included Guides

This section includes the following guides to help you implement permissions and access control in your application:

Managing User Roles & Permissions

Learn how to create and manage different types of user roles, set up appropriate permissions for each role, and implement page-level access controls to create a secure, well-organized application experience.

Users and the Page Menu

Discover how to customize which pages appear in your app's navigation menu for different user roles, create dropdown menus for related pages, and utilize utility pages for user account management.

About Logins & Registrations

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

About Utility Pages

Understand how to utilize utility pages for user account management and administrative tasks, creating specialized pages for users to update their information, change passwords, and manage their account settings.

Next Steps

After implementing roles and permissions, explore the User Access Patterns section to see how these concepts can be applied to common business scenarios and more advanced implementations.