> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.rowhouse.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Members overview

> Manage your organization's member list, roles, and data

The **Members** section is your central list of everyone in your organization. You can add members manually, import from CSV, assign roles, add custom columns, and filter or search.

## What is a member?

A **member** (membership) is one person's association with one organization. Each member has:

* **Name**, **email**, and optionally **phone**
* **Role**: **admin** or **member**. Admins can manage the org (settings, dues, events, emails, etc.); members typically only view or act on their own (e.g. pay dues, RSVP).
* Optional **profile picture**
* Optional **custom column** values (e.g. graduation year, shirt size) if you have set up [custom columns](/members/custom-columns)
* **Groups**: members can belong to [groups](/groups/overview) (e.g. Board, Class of 2026) for emails and filtering

## Members list

* Open **Members** in the sidebar to see the full list.
* Use **Add member** to add one person, or **Import** to upload a [CSV](/members/csv-upload).
* Use [filters and search](/members/filters-and-search) to find people by group, role, or custom fields.
* Click a member to view or [edit](/members/edit-and-remove) their details, or to assign them to groups.

## Roles and permissions

* **Admin**: Can manage members, events, dues, emails, website, settings, and subscription. Only admins see **Settings** and **Subscription** in the sidebar.
* **Member**: Can view the dashboard (depending on your org) and use member-facing links (e.g. pay dues, RSVP). Cannot change org settings or other members data.

See [Roles and permissions](/members/roles-and-permissions) for details. To promote a member to admin, see [Edit and remove](/members/edit-and-remove).

## Related features

* **Groups**: Organize members into [groups](/groups/overview) and use them for [emails](/groups/using-groups-in-emails) and event invitees.
* **Dues**: [Assign dues](/dues/assigning-dues) to members and share [pay links](/dues/pay-link).
* **Events**: [Invite members](/events/invite-members) to events and track RSVPs.

<Card title="Add members" icon="user-plus" href="/members/add-members">
  Add one member at a time or import from CSV.
</Card>