Managing Users & Permissions

GeoSight provides a flexible user and access management system that allows you to control who can view, edit, and manage data across the platform.

Permissions can be assigned at multiple levels, including datasets, indicators, and projects, giving you fine-grained control over collaboration and data security.

Users & Groups

All user and permission management is handled from the Users & Groups section under Access in the Administrator Panel.

Adding Users

You can create new users directly within GeoSight and assign them the appropriate access level. To add a user:

1. Navigate to Access → Users & Groups.

2. Click Create New User.

3. Enter the required details (e.g email, credentials).

4. Assign a permission level.

5. Click Save and share the login details with the user.

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Creating Groups

Groups allow you to manage multiple users at once by assigning shared access permissions. To create a group:

1. Navigate to Users & Groups → Groups.

2. Select Create New Group.

3. Enter a group name.

4. Click Add Users.

5. Search for and select users from the list.

6. Click Update Selection, then Save.

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Sharing & Access Control

GeoSight makes it easy to share datasets, indicators, and dashboards with other users. With flexible permission settings, you can control access at both the resource and project level.

Sharing Resources

GeoSight allows you to share access to specific resources, including:

• Indicators
• Context Layers
• Projects
• Styles

To share a resource:

1. Open the item and click Share.

2. Click Share to New User(s).

3. Select the relevant users.

4. Choose a permission level:

   
   

   Permission	Description
   Read	Allows users to view the resource.
   Write	Allows users to edit and update the resource.
   Owner	Full control, including deleting the resource.

   
   

5. Apply the changes to grant access.

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You can also share access to specific datasets within an indicator, rather than the entire indicator.

Sharing Projects

Projects (dashboards) can be shared with individual users or groups. To share a project:

1. Open the project and click the Share icon.

2. Use the available tabs to manage access:

   
   

   Access Type	Description
   Public Access	Control whether the project is public or restricted.
   User Access	Manage individual user permissions.
   Group Access	Assign access to groups.

   
   

3. Click Apply Changes.

Within the sharing interface, you can:

• Add new users
• Change permission levels
• Remove users
• View all users with access

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Access Requests

Users can request additional permissions if they need extended access. To submit a request:

1. Navigate to Access → Access Request.

2. Submit your request for elevated permissions.

3. An administrator will review and respond.

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