Overview
User types in Edlio CMS help you organize account holders based on their roles within your organization. This article explains how user types work and how they affect what users can do on your website.
About User Types
Any account (regular user, website administrator, or "super" admin) can be assigned one or more user types. This system helps you:
Clearly delegate responsibilities
Track different roles in your organization
Organize your staff directory
For example, a website administrator might also be a teacher, or a school administrator might also be a parent of a current student.
How Privileges Work
User type privileges are additive - they stack on top of existing permissions:
Designating a user type adds to a person's access but cannot restrict it
To fine-tune access, start with a regular account and only add what's needed
For specific privilege management, follow steps 3-6 in the "Add a new user" guide
User Type Categories
Regular User Accounts
Default account type for new users
Basic access to their own pages, photos, videos, and calendar
To prevent admin site access entirely, select "Minimal Access User"
School Staff
Accounts marked as Other Employees, School Administrators, or Teachers:
Appear in the main Staff Directory
Can add their own Posts
Can send emails through Email Sender
Teachers can additionally add Classes and Assignments
Community Members
Other available user types include:
Alumni
Alumni Parents
Other Individual
Parents
Students
Students and Other Individuals can add their own Posts.
User Type Capabilities
For a complete breakdown of what each user type can do, refer to the permissions chart.
Best Practices
Change default passwords immediately after first login
Update passwords regularly
Assign appropriate user types based on actual roles
Remember that user types affect public visibility in directories