> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.wepayments.com.br/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Access Control and Permissions

This guide explains how to manage user access to the WEpayments Dashboard, including user roles (Moderator, View, Write), creating users, assigning permissions, and understanding role descriptions.

## Access Control menu visibility

The **Access Control** menu is only visible to users with **Moderator** permissions.

| **Requirement**               | **Details**                                                            |
| :---------------------------- | :--------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Who can see the menu**      | Users with Moderator permission                                        |
| **Who should have Moderator** | Legal representatives or persons authorized by legal power of attorney |
| **Why**                       | For security reasons, this permission should be restricted             |

## User roles and permissions

WEpayments uses three main roles to control access:

| **Role**      | **What it allows**                                                       |
| :------------ | :----------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Moderator** | Full access – can create new users, edit access, manage permissions      |
| **Write**     | Edit permission – can create payments and charges, edit some information |
| **View**      | Read-only permission – can only view information (cannot create or edit) |

> 💡 The permissions available depend on the type of product you have purchased.

### Important note about Moderator role

| **Rule**                       | **Explanation**                                                  |
| :----------------------------- | :--------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Cannot change own roles**    | A user with Moderator role cannot change their own permissions   |
| **Requires another Moderator** | To change a Moderator's roles, another Moderator user must do it |

## How to create a new user

### Step-by-step

| **Step**                   | **Action**                                                            |
| :------------------------- | :-------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **1. Access**              | Settings > Access Control (Moderator user only)                       |
| **2. Click "Create User"** | A new screen opens                                                    |
| **3. Edit user data**      | Enter name, email, language, and affiliation (company)                |
| **4. Associate company**   | If you have multiple companies registered, select the appropriate one |
| **5. Save**                | Save the user data first                                              |
| **6. Select user again**   | Locate the user from the list                                         |
| **7. Assign roles**        | Use the selection box to add or change the user's roles               |
| **8. Save again**          | Confirm role assignments                                              |

> 💡 If you have more than one company registered on our Dashboard, you can view them in the company selection field.

## Understanding roles and permissions

To better understand what permissions each role includes:

| **Where to find**    | **What it shows**                                                              |
| :------------------- | :----------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Roles option**     | Descriptions of each role and its permissions                                  |
| **General Settings** | View roles assigned to your account and list of permissions you have access to |

### Permission types

| **Permission** | **What it means**                                                     |
| :------------- | :-------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **View**       | Can see information but cannot change anything                        |
| **Write**      | Can edit, create charges, create payments                             |
| **Moderator**  | Can create users and manage access (in addition to Write permissions) |

## User creation limits

| **Question**                     | **Answer**                                                               |
| :------------------------------- | :----------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **How many users can I create?** | There is no limit to the number of users you can create                  |
| **Recommendation**               | Create only users who need Dashboard access to create or view payments   |
| **Responsibility**               | WEpayments is not responsible for accesses created by company moderators |
| **Deletion**                     | You can delete an access whenever necessary                              |

## Managing existing users

| **Action**         | **How to do it**                                                 |
| :----------------- | :--------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Edit user data** | Click on the user from the list, edit name/email/language, save  |
| **Change roles**   | Select the user, use the selection box to add/remove roles, save |
| **Delete user**    | Contact support or use delete option (Moderator only)            |