user permissions

Granted system rights

User permissions are the access rights granted to individuals within a computer system, application, or network.

They determine what a user can see, modify, create, or delete: She doesn't have permission to edit that folder.

Administrators assign permissions based on role or need, balancing security against usability.

Common permission levels include read-only, read-write, and full control.

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granted · denied · restricted · need to know · roles · authentication · login · password · security · security clearance · control · settings · dashboard · locked · unlocked · revoked · authorization · credentials

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access level

user permissionsfull access

Total permission granted

root access · god mode · access denied · locked out · restricted access

restriction vs. freedom

user permissionsaccess controls

Restrictions on entry rights

permission denied · lockout · open access · unrestricted · blacklisting

user type/role

user permissionsadmin rights

Elevated system permissions

guest access

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