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Assign Permissions to the Admin System User

Updated: Jun 21, 2026

The admin system user created in the previous step can create new users, add accounts, assign permissions, and access all assets belonging to the business. To perform these actions, the admin system user needs the following permissions:

Before you begin

Before you assign permissions, make sure you have completed this step:

Create an Admin System User

Permissions

Finance editor permission

Go to the Business Settings⁠.
Under Users, click System Users.
Select the admin system user, and click the Edit button.
Select Finance editor for the finance role.
Click Update system user.

Manage app permission

Go to the Business Settings⁠.
Under Users, click System Users.
Select the admin system user, and click the Add assets button.
Select Apps as the asset type in the Assign Assets dialog.
Select your app, then select the Manage App setting.
Click Save changes.

Manage catalog permission

Go to the Business Settings⁠.
Under Users, click System Users.
Select the admin system user, and click the Add assets button.
Select Catalogs as the asset type in the Assign Assets dialog.
Select your parent catalog, then select the Manage Catalog setting.
Click Save changes.

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