# Permissions

Permissions ensure only authorized players and staff members can interact with PixelRTPPool functionality.

## Core Permissions

| Permission Node | Default | Description |
|-----------------|---------|-------------|
| `pixelrtppool.use` | `true` | Required to trigger an RTP pool countdown. |
| `pixelrtppool.admin` | `op` | Required to execute `/rtppool reload` and `/rtppool info`. |

## Permission Hierarchy

- **`pixelrtppool.use`**: This is granted to all players by default (true). If you wish to restrict RTP pool access (e.g., locking it behind a rank or a quest), you must explicitly negate this permission using your permissions management plugin (like LuckPerms).
  
  *LuckPerms Example:* `/lp group default permission set pixelrtppool.use false`

- **`pixelrtppool.admin`**: This is restricted to server operators by default. Granting this to a user provides them full access to all plugin commands.

## Future Permission Cooldowns

*Note: This feature is currently in the [Roadmap](Roadmap.md) and not yet active in v1.0.0.*

In future updates, the permission system will expand to support hierarchical cooldowns. You will be able to bypass the global `config.yml` cooldown by granting players permissions like `pixelrtppool.cooldown.vip` to give them a customized 15-second wait time, while default players wait 60 seconds.

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