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Overview

Permissions in the Gate control what actions you can perform and what data you can access. Understanding the permission system helps you work effectively while maintaining security standards.

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Permission structure

The Gate uses a role-based access control system with three main levels:

Viewer

Read-only access to permitted resources. Cannot modify data.

Editor

Can view and modify resources within assigned scope.

Administrator

Full access to manage users, settings, and system configuration.

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What you will learn

This exploration task teaches you how to:
  • View your current permission level
  • Understand permission inheritance
  • Request permission changes
  • Work within your access boundaries

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Prerequisites

1

Check your permission level

Navigate to your profile settings by clicking your username in the top-right corner.
Your permission level is displayed in the account information section.
2

Review accessible resources

Browse through different sections of the Gate and note which features are available or restricted.
Restricted features typically appear grayed out or display a lock icon.
3

Understand your scope

Identify which resources and data areas you have access to based on your role.
4

Test permission boundaries

Attempt to access a restricted area to see how the system responds.
You should see a clear message explaining why access is denied.

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Permission inheritance

Permissions can be inherited from group memberships or organizational hierarchy. Changes at higher levels affect all child resources.

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Requesting changes

If you need additional permissions:
  1. Document the specific resources you need access to
  2. Provide business justification for the request
  3. Submit through the permissions request form
  4. Wait for administrator approval

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Common permission scenarios

Data visibility is controlled by both your role and data classification. Some information may be restricted based on sensitivity levels.
API permissions mirror web interface permissions. If you cannot access a feature in the web interface, you cannot access it via API either.

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Next steps

After understanding permissions, explore Managing gate resources to learn how to work with data within your access level.