Understand organization roles
An organization has three roles. Owner can do everything, and only owners manage owners and delete the organization. Admin can edit the organization, invite, manage billing, remove members and admins, and change roles except to or from owner. Member can see the organization and its members, and leave. An organization always keeps at least one owner.
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On this page
Before you start
- Nothing; this page explains the rules.
Where to find it
- Your role: the organization’s Overview › Your role.
Steps
Check your role
Open the organization; Your role shows Owner, Admin or Member.
See what it allows
Compare it with the table below. Actions your role cannot perform are hidden or explained.
Ask for a change
An owner can change any role; an admin can change roles between admin and member.
Expected result
You know what you and each teammate can do.
What each role can do
| Action | Owner | Admin | Member |
|---|---|---|---|
| See the organization and its members | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rename it, change its short name | Yes | Yes | No |
| Invite people, manage invitations | Yes | Yes | No |
| Manage billing and seats | Yes | Yes | No |
| Remove members and admins | Yes | Yes | No |
| Make someone an owner, remove an owner | Yes | No | No |
| Delete the organization | Yes | No | No |
| Leave | Yes, if another owner remains | Yes | Yes |
If something goes wrong
“An organization needs at least one owner. Make another member an owner first.”
Make another member an owner, then change your own role or leave.
Questions
How do I hand an organization over?
Make another member an owner, then leave (Manage members and roles).