From ec4bcae7dcea263c8f233f2814edfac663a6f6d7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Justine Geffen Date: Mon, 6 Apr 2020 21:58:53 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 01/15] Update advanced-permissions.rst Added channel moderation section; initial steps. --- source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst | 27 ++++++++++++++++++---- 1 file changed, 23 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst b/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst index c3c967d9379..8fb04400eb8 100644 --- a/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst +++ b/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst @@ -56,17 +56,21 @@ The interface for naming, assigning teams, and editing permissions in a Team Ove .. image:: ../images/team-scheme.png -Channel Override Permissions (E20) -~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ +Channel moderation (Beta) (E20) +~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ -*Available in a future release of Enterprise Edition E20* +*Available from v5.22* -Allows Admins to restrict permissions within specific channels. Permissions under consideration for this phase include: +The channel moderation settings allow Admins to restrict actions within specific channels. These actions include: - **Read-only Channels:** The ability for Admins to turn off posting in specified channels. +- **Restrict Post Reactions:** Turn off the ability for members and guests to post reactions. - **Restrict Channel Mentions:** Turn off the ability for users to post channel wide mentions (@-all/channel/here) in specified channels. - **Channel member management:** Restricting adding and removing channel members to Admins only in specified channels. +These settings are modified in **System Console > User Management > Channels**. + + Supplementary Roles (E20) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ @@ -130,6 +134,21 @@ Example: In Team C, restrict public channel creation to Admins. As the default f ii. Select **Add Teams** to add Team B to the **Select teams to override permissions** list, locate Team B, and choose **Add**. iii. In the **All Members** panel, in the **Manage Public Channels** section, uncheck the box for **Create Channels**. iv. In the **Team Administrators** panel, in the **Manage Public Channels** section, check the box for **Create Channels**. + +Read only channels +~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ + +**Configure a channel so that members can post/reply/react but guests can only read and react.** + +1. Navigate to **System Console > User Management > Channels** (or **System Console > Advanced Permissions** in versions prior to 5.12). +2. Select **Edit** next to the name of the channel you want to configure. +3. In the **Create Posts** panel, uncheck **Guests**. +4. In the **Post Reactions** panel, uncheck **Guests** if required. +5. In the **Channel Mentions** panel, uncheck **Guests**. +6. Choose **Save**. + +**Create an Announcement Channel where specified members are elevated to channel admin and are able to post.** + Post Management ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From 12a0108b4c386ef8aa78d4e588f2646538e5f3cd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Justine Geffen Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2020 13:15:12 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 02/15] Update advanced-permissions.rst Created example and updated content. --- source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst | 22 +++++++++++++++++++--- 1 file changed, 19 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst b/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst index 8fb04400eb8..f771730eb93 100644 --- a/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst +++ b/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst @@ -59,9 +59,9 @@ The interface for naming, assigning teams, and editing permissions in a Team Ove Channel moderation (Beta) (E20) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ -*Available from v5.22* +*Available in Enterprise Edition E20* -The channel moderation settings allow Admins to restrict actions within specific channels. These actions include: +From v5.22, the channel moderation settings allow Admins to restrict actions within specific channels. These actions include: - **Read-only Channels:** The ability for Admins to turn off posting in specified channels. - **Restrict Post Reactions:** Turn off the ability for members and guests to post reactions. @@ -70,6 +70,13 @@ The channel moderation settings allow Admins to restrict actions within specific These settings are modified in **System Console > User Management > Channels**. +**Note:** +These settings are applicable only to Guests and Members. System, Team, and Channel Admins are not affected. + +The availability of channel moderation settings can also be affected by existing system and team permissions configurations. If there are existing configurations that override the channel settings you would like to apply, it will be indicated in the UI. These settings can then be adjusted in the relevant panel in the **Permissions** section of the System Console. + +This feature includes the ability to set channel moderation settings in the **Team Override Scheme** so Public and Private channels have individual moderation settings. In some cases, permissions applied in the **Team Override Scheme** take precedence and affect the availability of certain settings. This is indicated in the **Channel Moderation (Beta)** UI where applicable. + Supplementary Roles (E20) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ @@ -147,8 +154,17 @@ Read only channels 5. In the **Channel Mentions** panel, uncheck **Guests**. 6. Choose **Save**. -**Create an Announcement Channel where specified members are elevated to channel admin and are able to post.** +**Create an Announcement Channel where only channel admins are able to post.** + +1. Create a new channel (either Public or Private). +2. Navigate to **System Console > User Management > Channels** (or **System Console > Advanced Permissions** in versions prior to 5.12). +2. Select **Edit** next to the name of the channel you just created (you may need to search for it). +3. In the **Create Posts** panel, uncheck **Guests** and **Members**. +4. In the **Post Reactions** panel, uncheck **Guests** and **Members**. +5. In the **Channel Mentions** panel, uncheck **Guests** and **Members**. +6. Choose **Save**. +The channel is available for all members and guests to access but only admins can post. Post Management ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From d20643ce99b9bc1abe267e1451a78335acce89c3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Justine Geffen Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2020 17:54:31 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 03/15] Update source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst --- source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst b/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst index f771730eb93..ab2202ef8eb 100644 --- a/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst +++ b/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst @@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ Channel moderation (Beta) (E20) From v5.22, the channel moderation settings allow Admins to restrict actions within specific channels. These actions include: - **Read-only Channels:** The ability for Admins to turn off posting in specified channels. -- **Restrict Post Reactions:** Turn off the ability for members and guests to post reactions. +- **Restrict reactions:** Turn off the ability for members and guests to post reactions. - **Restrict Channel Mentions:** Turn off the ability for users to post channel wide mentions (@-all/channel/here) in specified channels. - **Channel member management:** Restricting adding and removing channel members to Admins only in specified channels. From 01c9ada7724ec4023a9ded1de975b283d80725da Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Justine Geffen Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2020 17:54:54 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 04/15] Update source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst --- source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst b/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst index ab2202ef8eb..287ce09b8b6 100644 --- a/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst +++ b/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst @@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ From v5.22, the channel moderation settings allow Admins to restrict actions wit - **Read-only Channels:** The ability for Admins to turn off posting in specified channels. - **Restrict reactions:** Turn off the ability for members and guests to post reactions. -- **Restrict Channel Mentions:** Turn off the ability for users to post channel wide mentions (@-all/channel/here) in specified channels. +- **Restrict channel mentions:** Turn off the ability for users to post channel wide mentions (@-all/channel/here) in specified channels. - **Channel member management:** Restricting adding and removing channel members to Admins only in specified channels. These settings are modified in **System Console > User Management > Channels**. From d8a121f4f3267a72a167891247ca4899c96091c5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Justine Geffen Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2020 18:05:55 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 05/15] Update advanced-permissions.rst Removed steps in read-only channel recipes related to unchecking mentions. --- source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst | 6 ++---- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst b/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst index 287ce09b8b6..a187fb7a59b 100644 --- a/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst +++ b/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst @@ -151,8 +151,7 @@ Read only channels 2. Select **Edit** next to the name of the channel you want to configure. 3. In the **Create Posts** panel, uncheck **Guests**. 4. In the **Post Reactions** panel, uncheck **Guests** if required. -5. In the **Channel Mentions** panel, uncheck **Guests**. -6. Choose **Save**. +5. Choose **Save**. **Create an Announcement Channel where only channel admins are able to post.** @@ -161,8 +160,7 @@ Read only channels 2. Select **Edit** next to the name of the channel you just created (you may need to search for it). 3. In the **Create Posts** panel, uncheck **Guests** and **Members**. 4. In the **Post Reactions** panel, uncheck **Guests** and **Members**. -5. In the **Channel Mentions** panel, uncheck **Guests** and **Members**. -6. Choose **Save**. +5. Choose **Save**. The channel is available for all members and guests to access but only admins can post. From a8ebe96aeaeba382a22a7d846162040c354be6f4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Justine Geffen Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2020 18:09:09 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 06/15] Update source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst --- source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst b/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst index a187fb7a59b..e656b5bad6b 100644 --- a/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst +++ b/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst @@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ Channel moderation (Beta) (E20) From v5.22, the channel moderation settings allow Admins to restrict actions within specific channels. These actions include: -- **Read-only Channels:** The ability for Admins to turn off posting in specified channels. +- **Make channels read-only.** The ability for Admins to turn off posting in specified channels. - **Restrict reactions:** Turn off the ability for members and guests to post reactions. - **Restrict channel mentions:** Turn off the ability for users to post channel wide mentions (@-all/channel/here) in specified channels. - **Channel member management:** Restricting adding and removing channel members to Admins only in specified channels. From 8b3954110889f8731bc795caf55903f84bf6c56c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Justine Geffen Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2020 22:11:18 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 07/15] Update source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst --- source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst b/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst index e656b5bad6b..3504d92068b 100644 --- a/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst +++ b/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst @@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ From v5.22, the channel moderation settings allow Admins to restrict actions wit - **Make channels read-only.** The ability for Admins to turn off posting in specified channels. - **Restrict reactions:** Turn off the ability for members and guests to post reactions. - **Restrict channel mentions:** Turn off the ability for users to post channel wide mentions (@-all/channel/here) in specified channels. -- **Channel member management:** Restricting adding and removing channel members to Admins only in specified channels. +- **Channel member management:** Only Admins can add and remove channel members in the specified channels. These settings are modified in **System Console > User Management > Channels**. From 56c0303e61621b2f45c84d8e62ccf2ab1d235e15 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Justine Geffen Date: Wed, 8 Apr 2020 09:48:25 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 08/15] Update source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst --- source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst b/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst index 3504d92068b..1e018b06be3 100644 --- a/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst +++ b/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst @@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ Channel moderation (Beta) (E20) From v5.22, the channel moderation settings allow Admins to restrict actions within specific channels. These actions include: -- **Make channels read-only.** The ability for Admins to turn off posting in specified channels. +- **Make channel read-only.** The ability for Admins to turn off posting in specified channels. - **Restrict reactions:** Turn off the ability for members and guests to post reactions. - **Restrict channel mentions:** Turn off the ability for users to post channel wide mentions (@-all/channel/here) in specified channels. - **Channel member management:** Only Admins can add and remove channel members in the specified channels. From 5f535ac394b2b11b759dbb68cd65443fd01e3632 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Justine Geffen Date: Wed, 8 Apr 2020 09:50:13 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 09/15] Update advanced-permissions.rst Removed section on public and private channels. --- source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst | 3 --- 1 file changed, 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst b/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst index 1e018b06be3..21ff52a5df1 100644 --- a/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst +++ b/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst @@ -75,9 +75,6 @@ These settings are applicable only to Guests and Members. System, Team, and Chan The availability of channel moderation settings can also be affected by existing system and team permissions configurations. If there are existing configurations that override the channel settings you would like to apply, it will be indicated in the UI. These settings can then be adjusted in the relevant panel in the **Permissions** section of the System Console. -This feature includes the ability to set channel moderation settings in the **Team Override Scheme** so Public and Private channels have individual moderation settings. In some cases, permissions applied in the **Team Override Scheme** take precedence and affect the availability of certain settings. This is indicated in the **Channel Moderation (Beta)** UI where applicable. - - Supplementary Roles (E20) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From 767de63ae711a9117159378a9c09f3025f3c370c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Justine Geffen Date: Wed, 8 Apr 2020 20:34:19 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 10/15] Update advanced-permissions.rst Added refined headings to differentiate channel and advanced permissions. --- source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst | 15 ++++++++++----- 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst b/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst index 21ff52a5df1..a7df29244e7 100644 --- a/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst +++ b/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ Advanced Permissions (E10/E20) -=============================== +=============================================== -Advanced permissions offer Admins a way to restrict actions in Mattermost to authorized users only. The Mattermost permission system is based on a modified RBAC (role-based access control) architecture and will be rolled out over a number of server releases, starting with Mattermost server v5.0. The permissions interface can be accessed in **System Console > User Management > Permissions** (or **System Console > Advanced Permissions** in versions prior to 5.12). +Advanced permissions offer Admins a way to restrict actions in Mattermost to authorized users only. The Mattermost permission system is based on a modified RBAC (role-based access control) architecture and will be rolled out over a number of server releases, starting with Mattermost server v5.0. The permissions interfaces can be accessed in **System Console > User Management > Permissions** (or **System Console > Advanced Permissions** in versions prior to 5.12). The channel permissions interface is accessed in **System Console > User Management > Channels**. .. note:: @@ -56,14 +56,17 @@ The interface for naming, assigning teams, and editing permissions in a Team Ove .. image:: ../images/team-scheme.png -Channel moderation (Beta) (E20) +Channel Permissions +--------------------------- + +Channel Moderation (Beta) (E20) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *Available in Enterprise Edition E20* From v5.22, the channel moderation settings allow Admins to restrict actions within specific channels. These actions include: -- **Make channel read-only.** The ability for Admins to turn off posting in specified channels. +- **Make channel read-only:** The ability for Admins to turn off posting in specified channels. - **Restrict reactions:** Turn off the ability for members and guests to post reactions. - **Restrict channel mentions:** Turn off the ability for users to post channel wide mentions (@-all/channel/here) in specified channels. - **Channel member management:** Only Admins can add and remove channel members in the specified channels. @@ -84,7 +87,7 @@ Allows Admins to grant additional permissions to specific users or to a group of Recipes -------- -This section provides some examples of common permissions use cases and how to accomplish them using the **Advanced Permissions System Console interface**. +This section provides some examples of common permissions use cases for team management, channel management, and overall permissions. Team Management ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ @@ -150,6 +153,8 @@ Read only channels 4. In the **Post Reactions** panel, uncheck **Guests** if required. 5. Choose **Save**. +The channel is available for all members and guests to access, but guests can only read messages and react to them. + **Create an Announcement Channel where only channel admins are able to post.** 1. Create a new channel (either Public or Private). From f13f471d6f03433ab814cb50b8f55ec8bb680aad Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Justine Geffen Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 14:25:15 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 11/15] Update source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst Co-Authored-By: Martin Kraft --- source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst b/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst index a7df29244e7..a78d02098c4 100644 --- a/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst +++ b/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst @@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ From v5.22, the channel moderation settings allow Admins to restrict actions wit - **Make channel read-only:** The ability for Admins to turn off posting in specified channels. - **Restrict reactions:** Turn off the ability for members and guests to post reactions. -- **Restrict channel mentions:** Turn off the ability for users to post channel wide mentions (@-all/channel/here) in specified channels. +- **Restrict channel mentions:** Turn off the ability for users to post channel wide mentions (@all/channel/here) in specified channels. - **Channel member management:** Only Admins can add and remove channel members in the specified channels. These settings are modified in **System Console > User Management > Channels**. From e5938c2252de79f09c629f9195f623ec7639f594 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Justine Geffen Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 14:27:37 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 12/15] Update advanced-permissions.rst Updated description and removed reference to version prior to 5.12 for channel moderation. --- source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst b/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst index a78d02098c4..370b68afbf4 100644 --- a/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst +++ b/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst @@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ From v5.22, the channel moderation settings allow Admins to restrict actions wit - **Make channel read-only:** The ability for Admins to turn off posting in specified channels. - **Restrict reactions:** Turn off the ability for members and guests to post reactions. - **Restrict channel mentions:** Turn off the ability for users to post channel wide mentions (@all/channel/here) in specified channels. -- **Channel member management:** Only Admins can add and remove channel members in the specified channels. +- **Channel member management:** Only Admins have the ability to add and remove channel members in the specified channels. These settings are modified in **System Console > User Management > Channels**. @@ -147,7 +147,7 @@ Read only channels **Configure a channel so that members can post/reply/react but guests can only read and react.** -1. Navigate to **System Console > User Management > Channels** (or **System Console > Advanced Permissions** in versions prior to 5.12). +1. Navigate to **System Console > User Management > Channels**. 2. Select **Edit** next to the name of the channel you want to configure. 3. In the **Create Posts** panel, uncheck **Guests**. 4. In the **Post Reactions** panel, uncheck **Guests** if required. @@ -158,7 +158,7 @@ The channel is available for all members and guests to access, but guests can on **Create an Announcement Channel where only channel admins are able to post.** 1. Create a new channel (either Public or Private). -2. Navigate to **System Console > User Management > Channels** (or **System Console > Advanced Permissions** in versions prior to 5.12). +2. Navigate to **System Console > User Management > Channels**. 2. Select **Edit** next to the name of the channel you just created (you may need to search for it). 3. In the **Create Posts** panel, uncheck **Guests** and **Members**. 4. In the **Post Reactions** panel, uncheck **Guests** and **Members**. From 1c0b2b371177824400929911342eea787d05fff6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Justine Geffen Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 18:08:44 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 13/15] Update advanced-permissions.rst Fixed numbering. --- source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst | 8 ++++---- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst b/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst index 370b68afbf4..fdd4daf1bbe 100644 --- a/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst +++ b/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst @@ -159,10 +159,10 @@ The channel is available for all members and guests to access, but guests can on 1. Create a new channel (either Public or Private). 2. Navigate to **System Console > User Management > Channels**. -2. Select **Edit** next to the name of the channel you just created (you may need to search for it). -3. In the **Create Posts** panel, uncheck **Guests** and **Members**. -4. In the **Post Reactions** panel, uncheck **Guests** and **Members**. -5. Choose **Save**. +3. Select **Edit** next to the name of the channel you just created (you may need to search for it). +4. In the **Create Posts** panel, uncheck **Guests** and **Members**. +5. In the **Post Reactions** panel, uncheck **Guests** and **Members**. +6. Choose **Save**. The channel is available for all members and guests to access but only admins can post. From 4189cba6d2ba2f2df8970588ba4a18b53d84dd88 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Justine Geffen Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 18:11:16 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 14/15] Update source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst Co-Authored-By: Amy Blais --- source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst b/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst index fdd4daf1bbe..c0d128e0e0e 100644 --- a/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst +++ b/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst @@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ These settings are modified in **System Console > User Management > Channels**. **Note:** These settings are applicable only to Guests and Members. System, Team, and Channel Admins are not affected. -The availability of channel moderation settings can also be affected by existing system and team permissions configurations. If there are existing configurations that override the channel settings you would like to apply, it will be indicated in the UI. These settings can then be adjusted in the relevant panel in the **Permissions** section of the System Console. +The availability of channel moderation settings can also be affected by existing system and team permissions configurations. If there are existing configurations that override the channel settings you would like to apply, it will be indicated in the user interface. These settings can then be adjusted in the relevant panel in the **Permissions** section of the System Console. Supplementary Roles (E20) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From e36f6c7d6e43969ac53fe76cd492e13415bfde86 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Justine Geffen Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 21:11:32 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 15/15] Update advanced-permissions.rst Promote single member to channel admin update. --- source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst b/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst index c0d128e0e0e..43fd9915a2b 100644 --- a/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst +++ b/source/deployment/advanced-permissions.rst @@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ From v5.22, the channel moderation settings allow Admins to restrict actions wit These settings are modified in **System Console > User Management > Channels**. **Note:** -These settings are applicable only to Guests and Members. System, Team, and Channel Admins are not affected. +These settings are applicable only to Guests and Members. System, Team, and Channel Admins are not affected. If you wish to grant posting ability to a specific member, you must first promote that member to Channel Admin. The availability of channel moderation settings can also be affected by existing system and team permissions configurations. If there are existing configurations that override the channel settings you would like to apply, it will be indicated in the user interface. These settings can then be adjusted in the relevant panel in the **Permissions** section of the System Console.