basic user

Entry-level participant

A basic user is someone with only fundamental skills or limited access within a system.

In computing, basic users have restricted permissions compared to administrators: Basic users can't install software without approval.

The term sometimes carries condescension, implying someone unsophisticated or undemanding: The app is fine for basic users, but power users will want more.

Related
  • noviceInexperienced newcomer to field
  • beginnerOne who lacks experience
  • newbieInexperienced person, informally
  • amateurNonprofessional participant
  • laypersonNon-specialist or unordained person

learning curve · simple · starter · getting started · casual · everyday · default · standard · intuitive · straightforward · entry-level · fundamental · essential · need to know · plain · tech savvy · ordinary · interface

Opposites
privilege/access level

basic useradministrator

Person who manages operations

admin · superuser · system administrator · sysadmin · admin account

expertise/skill level

basic userpower user

Skilled frequent operator

technical expert · guru · developer · hacker · specialist

engagement/investment level

basic userpremium user

Customer with enhanced access

subscriber · premium member

Family

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Top 500,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G