How to Invite a User
Enter Details
- Email Address (required): Where the invitation will be sent
- First/Last Name (optional): Can be updated later
- Role (optional): Initial role assignment. Defaults to “Viewer” if not selected.
How to Manage Pending Invitations
Pending invitations appear below the user list. For each invitation you can:- Copy Link: Share the invitation URL directly (useful if emails aren’t arriving)
- Resend: Send a fresh email with a new 7-day expiration
- Cancel: Revoke the invitation
How to Assign Roles to a User
Users receive permissions from both direct role assignments and group memberships. Permissions are combined from all sources.
How to Add a User to Groups
How to Remove a User
Troubleshooting
Invitation email not arriving
Invitation email not arriving
- Check recipient’s spam/junk folder
- Verify the email address is correct
- Use Copy Link to share directly
- Try Resend to send a fresh email
User doesn't have expected permissions
User doesn't have expected permissions
- Check their directly assigned roles (Roles tab)
- Check roles inherited from groups (Groups tab)
- Verify the roles include the required permissions
Cannot invite a user
Cannot invite a user
- The email may already be registered in your organization
- You may not have permission to invite users
Invitation expired
Invitation expired
Click Resend on the invitation to generate a new link with 7 more days of validity.
FAQ
Can I reactivate a removed user?
Can I reactivate a removed user?
Yes. Invite them again with the same email. They’ll need to accept the new invitation.
What's the difference between direct roles and group roles?
What's the difference between direct roles and group roles?
Direct roles are assigned specifically to the user. Group roles are inherited from groups the user belongs to. Both are combined to determine final permissions.
How many roles can a user have?
How many roles can a user have?
No limit. Permissions from all roles are combined.
What happens to a user's data when removed?
What happens to a user's data when removed?
The user loses access immediately. Their account remains in ShiftLabs (they may belong to other organizations). Audit logs of their actions are preserved.