> ## 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.

# Roles and permissions

> Admin vs member: who can do what

Each member has a **role**: **admin** or **member**. Roles control what they can see and do in the organization.

## Admin

**Admins** can:

* View and edit **Members**, **Groups**, **Events**, **Emails**, **Website** (pages), **Dues**, **Merch**, **Transactions**, **Payouts**
* Add, edit, and remove members; assign members to groups
* Create and edit events, send invites, manage RSVPs and attendance
* Create email templates and drafts, send emails to members or groups
* Create and edit website pages, publish or unpublish
* Assign dues, waive or cancel, view ledger
* Create and edit merch groups and products, view store
* View transactions and payouts
* Access **Settings** (club name, logo, join code, etc.) and **Subscription** (plan, billing, Stripe)

Only admins see **Settings** and **Subscription** in the sidebar.

## Member

**Members** (non-admin) typically:

* Can view the dashboard or member-facing areas as configured by your org
* Use links sent to them: pay [dues](/dues/pay-link), [RSVP to events](/events/rsvp), pay for events or merch
* Cannot change org settings, other members' data, dues assignments, or event details
* Cannot send bulk emails or edit website pages

<Note>
  Exact member permissions can depend on your plan and app configuration. When in doubt, assume members can only act on their own (pay, RSVP) unless they are admins.
</Note>

## How to change a member's role

1. Go to **Members** and open the member (click the row or **Edit**).
2. Find **Role** and set it to **Admin** or **Member**.
3. Save. The member's access updates immediately.

Only an **admin** can promote another member to admin or demote an admin to member. See [Edit and remove](/members/edit-and-remove).

<Tip>
  Keep the number of admins small (e.g. leadership only) so only trusted people can change settings and financial data.
</Tip>