User Management
Add team members, assign roles, and manage permissions.
User Overview
User Types
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Admin | Full access to all settings |
| Agent | Can work tickets, limited settings |
| Viewer | Read-only access |
User Status
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Active | Can log in and work |
| Invited | Invitation sent, not accepted |
| Deactivated | Cannot log in, history preserved |
Inviting Users
Step by Step
- Go to Settings → Users
- Click + Invite User
- Enter email address
- Select role (Admin or Agent)
- Optional: Assign to team
- Click Send Invitation
What Happens
- User receives email invitation
- They click link to set up account
- They create password
- They can start working
Invitation Expiration
Invitations expire after 7 days. Resend if needed.
Managing Users
User Profile
Each user has:
- Name
- Avatar
- Role
- Teams
- Status
Editing Users
- Click user name in list
- Modify details
- Save changes
Changing Roles
- Edit user
- Select new role
- Confirm the change
- Save
Note: Changing to Admin grants full access immediately.
Roles & Permissions
Admin Role
Full access including:
- All tickets
- All settings
- User management
- Billing
- Integrations
- Automations
Agent Role
Limited access:
- Assigned tickets (or all, if configured)
- Macros (use only)
- Limited settings
- Own profile
Custom Permissions
Fine-tune agent access:
| Permission | Description |
|---|---|
| View all tickets | See entire inbox |
| Delete tickets | Permanently remove |
| Export data | Download reports |
| Manage macros | Create/edit macros |
| View analytics | Access reports |
Teams
What Are Teams?
Groups of users for:
- Assignment routing
- Reporting
- Permissions
- Organization
Creating Teams
- Go to Settings → Teams
- Click + New Team
- Name the team
- Add description
- Add members
- Save
Team Examples
- Support Tier 1
- Support Tier 2
- Billing Team
- Technical Support
- VIP Support
Adding Users to Teams
- Edit user profile
- Select teams
- Save
Or:
- Edit team
- Add members
- Save
Deactivating Users
When to Deactivate
- Employee leaves company
- Role changes (no longer support)
- Temporary leave
How to Deactivate
- Edit user
- Click Deactivate
- Confirm
What Happens
- User cannot log in
- Assigned tickets unassigned or reassigned
- History preserved
- License seat freed
Reactivating
- Find user in "Deactivated" filter
- Click Reactivate
- User can log in again
User Settings
Personal Settings
Users can configure:
- Name and avatar
- Notification preferences
- Signature
- Theme (light/dark)
- Language
Admin-Controlled Settings
Admins configure:
- Role
- Teams
- Permissions
- Active status
Single Sign-On (SSO)
Supported Providers
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Azure AD
- Okta
- Custom SAML
Enabling SSO
- Go to Settings → Security → SSO
- Select provider
- Configure connection
- Test sign-in
- Enable for users
SSO User Provisioning
Options:
- Just-in-time: Users created on first SSO login
- Pre-provisioned: Users must exist first
- SCIM: Automatic sync with directory
Bulk Operations
Bulk Invite
Import multiple users:
- Prepare CSV with emails and roles
- Upload file
- Review and send invitations
Bulk Update
Change multiple users:
- Select users
- Choose action (change role, add to team)
- Apply
Bulk Deactivate
Deactivate multiple users:
- Select users
- Click Deactivate
- Confirm
User Activity
Login History
View for each user:
- Last login
- Login frequency
- IP addresses
- Devices
Activity Log
Track user actions:
- Tickets handled
- Replies sent
- Settings changed
Performance Metrics
See in Analytics:
- Tickets resolved
- Response times
- CSAT scores
Best Practices
Principle of Least Privilege
- Start with minimal permissions
- Add access as needed
- Review periodically
Regular Audits
Quarterly:
- Review active users
- Check roles are appropriate
- Deactivate former employees
Onboarding Checklist
New users should:
- Accept invitation
- Set up profile
- Configure notifications
- Complete training
- Shadow existing agent
Offboarding Checklist
Departing users:
- Reassign tickets
- Transfer ownership of macros/views
- Deactivate account
- Review for sensitive data