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# Member permissions

> Manage Dashboard and CLI access for your organization.

Control what each team member can do in Fern by configuring roles in the [Fern Dashboard](https://dashboard.buildwithfern.com/members).

#### Enterprise feature

Every plan lets you add members up to its [member limit](#team-members-by-plan). Assigning Editor or Viewer roles requires the [Enterprise plan](https://buildwithfern.com/pricing). To get started, reach out to [support@buildwithfern.com](mailto:support@buildwithfern.com).

## Add a member

Only [Admins](#admin) can add members. Your [plan](#team-members-by-plan) determines how many members you can add.

#### Open the Members page

Navigate to the [Fern Dashboard](https://dashboard.buildwithfern.com/members) and select **Members** from the sidebar.

#### Add a new member

Select **Add member**, then choose one of the following to invite a member to your organization:

* **One-time link**: Assign a [role](#role-types) and configure [CLI access](#editor) for Editors. Then, select **Generate invite link** to create a one-time-use link you can share with anyone.
* **Email**: Enter an email address, assign a [role](#role-types), and configure [CLI access](#editor) for Editors. Then, select **Send invitation**.

The invitee receives an email with a link to join your organization in Fern.

To change a member's role or remove a member, go to the [Members](https://dashboard.buildwithfern.com/members) page and select the options menu next to the member's name.

## Role types

Each team member has an Admin, Editor, or Viewer role. By default, all members have Admin permissions unless you assign a different role.

Roles control two types of permissions:

* **Dashboard permissions**: managing organization settings and members, adding or updating custom domains, viewing analytics, and using [Fern Editor](/learn/docs/writing-content/fern-editor).
* **CLI permissions**: publishing SDKs and documentation to production. Local development and deploying previews don't require CLI access.

### Admin

Admins have full access to both the Dashboard and CLI, including editing organization settings, managing members, using Fern Editor, and publishing to production.

### Editor

Editors can view analytics and use Fern Editor. Editors can't manage organization settings or members. CLI access is configurable per Editor:

* Editors **with** CLI access can publish SDKs and documentation sites to production.
* Editors **without** CLI access can't publish to production.
* All Editors can deploy previews via the CLI.

### Viewer

Viewers have read-only access to the Dashboard (settings, analytics) and can deploy previews via the CLI. Viewers don't have access to Fern Editor.

## Permissions by role

| Permission                                                                             | Admin | Editor               | Viewer |
| -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----- | -------------------- | ------ |
| Manage organization settings                                                           | Yes   | No                   | No     |
| Manage members                                                                         | Yes   | No                   | No     |
| Add or update a custom domain                                                          | Yes   | No                   | No     |
| Manage password protection                                                             | Yes   | No                   | No     |
| Manage [API keys](/learn/dashboard/configuration/api-keys) (Dashboard or `fern token`) | Yes   | No                   | No     |
| Set [Ask Fern query log retention](/learn/docs/ai-features/ask-fern/overview#features) | Yes   | No                   | No     |
| Delete production docs sites                                                           | Yes   | No                   | No     |
| View dashboard and analytics                                                           | Yes   | Yes                  | Yes    |
| Publish to production                                                                  | Yes   | Configure per Editor | No     |
| Deploy previews                                                                        | Yes   | Yes                  | Yes    |
| Delete preview docs sites                                                              | Yes   | Yes                  | Yes    |
| Generate locally                                                                       | Yes   | Yes                  | Yes    |
| Use Fern Editor                                                                        | Yes   | Yes                  | No     |

## Team members by plan

Your [plan](https://buildwithfern.com/pricing) determines how many members you can add to your organization:

| Plan         | Team members |
| ------------ | ------------ |
| Free         | 10           |
| Postman Free | 25           |
| Enterprise   | Custom       |

> Manage Dashboard and CLI access for your organization.