Admin roles overview
Comind has two admin tiers - workspace admin and system admin. Both roles handle the same kind of work, but at different scopes.
Admins customize the system through settings and configuration, not through code. They choose which apps to install, who can access what, and how the workspace is organized. The boundary between an admin and an app developer is the boundary between configuration and code.
Workspace admin
A workspace admin manages a single workspace. They have full visibility and control over everything inside it.
- User management - invite users, assign them to groups, and manage roles
- App lifecycle - install and uninstall apps, configure app settings such as parameters, permissions, and visibility rules
- Access control - set permissions at the workspace, app, field, and record level
- Workspace configuration - organize list folders, tabs, custom navigation, and feature flags
- Data operations - import and export data, perform mass edits, and migrate data between workspaces
- Integrations - enable or disable connectors, manage API keys and secrets, configure email parser rules, and supervise scheduled jobs
System admin
A system admin - also called a global admin - operates across the entire Comind deployment. A deployment can have several system admins. They can do everything a workspace admin can do, plus manage resources that span all workspaces.
Additional system admin capabilities:
- App deployment - deploy apps to production from the app catalog
- App catalog management - control which apps are available for workspace admins to install
- Server-wide user management - manage user accounts across all workspaces
- Subscription management - handle licensing and subscription settings
- METAMETA workspace - access system-level configuration through the METAMETA workspace
Role comparison
| Capability | Workspace admin | System admin |
|---|---|---|
| Manage users within a workspace | Yes | Yes |
| Manage groups and permissions | Yes | Yes |
| Install and configure apps | Yes | Yes |
| Configure workspace settings | Yes | Yes |
| Import, export, and mass edit data | Yes | Yes |
| Manage connectors and API keys | Yes | Yes |
| Manage users across all workspaces | No | Yes |
| Deploy apps from the app catalog | No | Yes |
| Control the app catalog | No | Yes |
| Manage subscriptions | No | Yes |
| Access the METAMETA workspace | No | Yes |
Common admin tasks
Both roles share a core set of day-to-day tasks:
- Manage users - create accounts, reset passwords, and control access
- Manage groups - organize users into groups for bulk permission assignment
- Install and manage apps - add apps to a workspace and keep them up to date
- Manage participants - control who can access a workspace and what they can do
Next steps
Start with the tasks that match your role. Workspace admins typically begin by installing apps and inviting participants. System admins typically begin by creating workspaces and setting up the app catalog.