Teammate roles
To keep your Privy app secure, Privy supports role based access control so you can limit different teammate’s access permissions in the Dashboard. There are three teammate roles with different levels of access to your dashboard and account settings. Each role provides specific permissions designed to support different responsibilities within your organization.
Role overview
| Role | Access Level | Primary Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Admin | Full access | Team leads, account owners, and senior developers who need complete control |
| Developer | Most features | Developers who need to build and configure applications |
| Viewer | Read-only | Stakeholders, support engineers, and teammates who need visibility without editing permissions |
Detailed permissions
Admin
Admins have full access to the dashboard and can manage all aspects of your Privy account.
Team management:
- Invite new teammates
- Manage teammate roles and permissions
- Remove teammates from the account
Account management:
- Update account payment methods
- Change billing tiers and subscription settings
- Access billing history and invoices
Security controls:
- Create and delete app secrets
- Configure JWT authentication settings
- Rotate webhook verification keys
- Delete applications permanently
Developer
Developers can view, create, and edit most dashboard features but cannot manage team settings or billing.
Application development:
- Create new applications
- Configure login methods and authentication
- Set up wallets and blockchain integrations
- Configure webhooks and API settings
Limited access:
- Cannot manage team roles or invite teammates
- Cannot update payment methods or billing settings
- Cannot delete applications
- Cannot create or delete app secrets
- Cannot configure JWT authentication settings
- Cannot rotate webhook verification keys
Viewer
Viewers have read-only access to the dashboard for monitoring and visibility purposes.
Read-only access:
- View all applications and their configurations
- Access analytics and user data
No editing permissions:
- Cannot create, edit, or delete any configurations
- Cannot invite teammates or manage roles
- Cannot access billing or payment information
Managing team roles
Inviting teammates
- Navigate to the Team page in your dashboard
- Click “Invite teammate”
- Enter the email address of the person you want to invite
- Select their role from the dropdown menu
- Click “Send invitation”
Changing roles
Admins can update teammate roles at any time:
- Go to the Team page
- Find the teammate whose role you want to change
- Click on their current role dropdown
- Select the new role
- Confirm the change
Removing teammates
Only Admins can remove teammates from the account:
- Navigate to the Team page
- Find the teammate you want to remove
- Click the “Remove” button next to their name
- Confirm the removal
Removing a teammate immediately revokes their access to your Privy dashboard and all associated applications.
Best practices
Role assignment guidelines
- Start with Viewer access: Give new teammates Viewer access initially to let them familiarize themselves with your setup
- Use Developer for most technical work: Developers can handle day-to-day application building and configuration
- Limit Admin access: Only assign Admin roles to team leads and senior developers who need full account control
Security considerations
- Regularly review teammate access: Audit your teammates and their roles periodically
- Use the principle of least privilege: Assign the minimum role necessary for each teammate’s responsibilities
- Remove access promptly: When teammates leave your organization, remove their access immediately
Need help determining the right role for a teammate? Consider their daily responsibilities and start with the most restrictive role that allows them to complete their work.