Preset Role Descriptions

When adding users to Capacity, you'll need to assign a role. Preset roles allow you to manage access controls for your users.



Below is a breakdown of each preset role and the features it can access. You can access a table view here


  • Admin: This role provides access to all features  and functions available to an organization within the Capacity Console.
  • Developer: This role may access all features excluding settings within the Capacity Console. 
  • Helpdesk Manager:  This role provides access to all Helpdesk features.
    • The Helpdesk Manager role has access to Knowledge Management and Helpdesk features. 
    • The HD manager has the ability to create and save custom filter views visible to the organization. 
    • Can access analytics. 
  • Helpdesk Agent: This role provides access to respond to tickets.
    • The Helpdesk Agent role has access to Knowledge Management and Helpdesk features but does not have the ability to create and save custom filter views. 
  • Knowledge Base Manager:  This role provides access to manage entire knowledge bases and sites.
  • Knowledge Base Agent: This role provides access to view and/or edit content in knowledge bases and on sites.
    • Knowledge Agent is not able to grant access to folders and content. 
    • Cannot delete a knowledge base. 
  • Live Chat Manager: This role provides access to all features in Live Chat.
    • Role is equivalent to Live Chat Agent, with the addition of access to chat usage, chat feedback, and chat log analytics.  
    • Can access analytics. 
  • Live Chat Agent: This role provides access to chat with customers
    • The Live Chat agent has access to the Knowledge Base, Live Chat, and Sites. 
  • Survey Manager & Survey Agent: These roles may edit surveys.  
  • Chat User: This role provides access to concierge only. This role may not access/manage features within the Capacity Console. 
  • Inbox Agent: This role provides access to view and/or edit inbox content.
  • Inbox Manager: This role provides access to all inbox features. 





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