How to Add New Users to Wix and Customise Permissions
- Sotirios Seridis
- Mar 28
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 6
Are you ready to take your Wix website collaboration to the next level? Whether you're running a bustling online store, managing a growing blog, or overseeing a dynamic business site, there comes a time when you need to bring more hands on deck. But, you might want to share access without compromising control. This quick and easy guide will show you how to add new users to Wix and customise permissions!
► 🚀 Work with me
► 🧠 Book a call
► ❓ Ask any question
How to Add New Users to Wix and Customise Permissions:
Login to your WIX backend
Navigate to Settings (left-hand-side column)
Select Roles & Permissions or simply search for Roles and Permissions
Invite Collaborators
Add the Email address
Select Role
Use predefined role under General Roles, or
Click on Create custom role to manage user permissions
How to Add Create Custom Role and User Permissions in Wix:
Click on Create custom role to manage user permissions
Name the custom role
Select (check) the permissions or access for each category
How to Edit a Role and User Permissions in Wix:
Click on the three dots next to the roles under General Roles
Click on View all permissions to see the access levels
Click on Duplicate to copy and edit the permissions
Frequently Asked Questions on Adding New Users to Wix and Customising Permissions
What are the roles available in Wix?
Admin (Co-owner): has all the access to edit the website as the website owner. They can change the domain, billing, etc.
For owner/business partner
Website Manager: manage and edit the website but cannot manage billing. It is the highest access you can give to someone to control everything in terms of design, editing, applications, etc of the website, but without owning the website.
For designer/management of the website
Website Designer: edit the website (fonts, colors, etc) particularly for design,
For designer
Back Office Manager: access to CRM; less common.
Content Writer: to edit and publish blogs and articles.
How many collaborators can I add to my Wix site?
By default, Wix sites have 1 free collaborator seat. Wix Studio users get 5 collaborator seats. To add more collaborators, you'll need to upgrade your site plan.
How do I change a collaborator's role or permissions?
You can update your collaborator's roles and permissions as needed. Go to the Roles & Permissions section in your dashboard, where you can assign different roles, edit custom roles, or remove collaborator access.
Can I change member role permissions after they've been set up?
Yes, you can update the permissions for member roles at any time. This is useful when you add new pages or if the role requirements change.
Is there a way to track the status of sent invitations?
Yes, you can check the status of a collaborator invitation in the Roles & Permissions section of your dashboard. Look for a 'PENDING' label next to their name, which indicates they haven't yet accepted the invite. You can also see when the invite was sent and how many days are left until it expires
Comments