> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.testfirst.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.testfirst.com/administration/roles-and-permissions.md).

# Roles & Permissions

Roles and permissions control what users can view, create, edit, or delete, ensuring each team member has the right level of access.

When a new user joins your organization, they are automatically assigned a **Read-Only** role by default, allowing them to view information without making changes.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>TestFirst provides a set of <strong>default roles</strong>, each with its own predefined permissions that you can assign to users.<br>Read more in <a href="/spaces/ErSaU4WjIuLC7zfVEh8L/pages/PJS6Uork0NJoHPysQRoE">Default Roles</a></td></tr><tr><td>Define your own roles to fit specific team workflows.<br>Learn how to configure permissions, manage dependencies, and save <strong>custom roles</strong> in <a href="/spaces/ErSaU4WjIuLC7zfVEh8L/pages/o0l4lyiEuLi8PYgvbUlE">Custom Roles</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Assign roles</strong> to your teammates so they have the right level of access in TestFirst.<br>Learn more in <a href="/spaces/ErSaU4WjIuLC7zfVEh8L/pages/QuHuGMHj51FnRGM4IBFI#assign-roles-to-user-edit-user">Assign Roles to a User</a></td></tr></tbody></table>
