Assigning Multiple Roles to a User

Overview

First Due now supports assigning multiple roles to a single user within the Roles and Permissions system. This enhancement gives you more flexibility when managing access and responsibilities for users who work across modules or teams.

You can:

• Assign one or more roles to any user.

• Combine permissions from all assigned roles.

• Eliminate the need for custom hybrid roles for unique combinations.

Example:
If a user is both a “Responder” and a “Training Admin,” assigning both roles will give them the permissions of each—without needing to create a custom role.

Where to Access

1. Go to Admin > Users

2. Select the user you want to edit

3. Under Roles, click "Add an Additional Role" and start typing the name of the role you want to add and click the role from the dropdown

4. Click Save to apply changes

All selected roles will now appear in the user's profile and in the users list view.

How Permissions Work

When multiple roles are assigned:

• All permissions are cumulative.

• If one role grants access to a feature and another does not, access is granted.

• Permissions are evaluated across all assigned roles.

• Existing users will keep their current roles until updated.
  

FAQs

Q: Do I need to update existing users?
A: No, this change doesn’t affect existing roles unless you choose to assign additional ones.

Q: Can I still create custom roles?
A: Yes! You can continue to build and assign custom roles as needed.

Q: Where can I see what permissions are included in each role?
A: Go to Admin > Roles to view or edit the permissions tied to each role.