Admin Roles

There are three admin roles:

1. Instance Admin

If you are using in , you may have an instance admin. An instance admin has the same rights as a global admin, but can additionally access the NavVis Cloud instance management dashboard where they can create, activate, and remove instances. The instance admin can be the same as the global admin or the instance admin can assign another global admin. If you are using Enterprise or an on-premise installation, this role is not applicable.

2. Global Admin

A global admin is the manager of an instance and has access to all Sites and site content. A global admin can add, delete and edit users, and can assign site and global admins.

3. Site Admin

A site admin has full access to their sites' content and can manage user permissions for the specific sites they are assigned to. A user can be a site admin of multiple sites.

Learn more about user roles in Managing User Groups.


FAQs

What admin roles are available in NavVis?

There are three main admin roles:

  1. Instance Admin

  2. Global Admin

  3. Site Admin

What is an Instance Admin?

An Instance Admin has full access to the NavVis Cloud instance management dashboard. They can:

  • Create, activate, and remove instances

  • Assign global admins

Note: This role is only available for NavVis Cloud users. It does not apply to Enterprise.

What is a Global Admin?

A Global Admin manages the entire instance. They can:

  • Access all sites and content

  • Add, remove, and edit users

  • Assign both site and global admin roles

What is a Site Admin?

A Site Admin manages content and user permissions for the specific site(s) they are assigned to.

  • A user can be a Site Admin for multiple sites

  • Site Admins have full control over their assigned sites but not over the entire instance

Can the same person have multiple admin roles?

Yes. A user can hold multiple roles, such as being both a Global Admin and Site Admin, or being an Instance Admin and Global Admin if applicable.

Can an Instance Admin assign other admins?

Yes. The Instance Admin can assign another user as a Global Admin.

Where can I learn more about user roles and permissions?

For detailed role management instructions, refer to the Managing User Groups documentation in the NavVis support materials.