> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.paintscout.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.paintscout.com/support/account-settings/users-and-permissions.md). # Users & Permissions Manage team members and their user permissions. {% hint style="success" %} **Start here:** Begin with [Add a New User](/support/account-settings/users-and-permissions/how-to-add-a-new-user.md) if you are setting up access for someone new. {% endhint %} Users & Permissions is where you manage team access in PaintScout. This section helps you choose the right seat for each user and control what they can view or edit. PaintScout uses three user types: Sales, Team, and Painter. Each type has a different default access level. You can also use custom permissions for more control. ## Why Users & Permissions Matters The right access setup keeps your account secure and your team efficient. It also helps each user see the tools they need without adding extra complexity. Use this section to: * Add or deactivate users. * Choose between Sales, Team, and Painter seats. * Adjust custom permissions for supported user types. * Review account ownership before making admin changes. ## What you can manage ### Sales users Sales is the main seat for anyone who creates estimates, sells, or manages the business. Use Sales for owners, sales reps, and estimators. Sales users can create and edit their own estimates, invoices and deals by default. However, they can also access records they are linked to in some way — i.e. through a sales event, task, or job. You can also assign custom permissions for billing, user management, reports, exports, and full access to all other users' estimates and invoices. See [Sales User](/support/account-settings/users-and-permissions/sales-user.md). ### Team users Team is for users who need broad visibility but do not create estimates or invoices from scratch. Use Team for office staff, production managers, and coordinators. Team users can view documents across the account and help manage deals, events, tasks, contacts, companies, payments, and estimate sending. See [Team User](/support/account-settings/users-and-permissions/team-user.md). ### Painter users Painter is a field-focused seat for crew members and subcontractors. Painter users get a simplified job view centered on assigned work orders. Access depends on whether the painter is set up as an employee or subcontractor and which permissions are enabled. See [Painter User](/support/account-settings/users-and-permissions/painter-user.md). ### Custom permissions Custom permissions let you expand access for supported user types when default access is not enough. Use them to control things like billing access, user management, reports, exports, and cross-account visibility. Learn more in [Custom Permissions](/support/account-settings/users-and-permissions/user-permissions.md). ### Account ownership Some account actions stay with the account owner. Review [Account Ownership](/support/account-settings/users-and-permissions/account-ownership.md) before changing billing settings or transferring ownership. ## Tips * Match the seat to the user’s actual role, not just their job title. * Review permissions when someone changes roles or responsibilities. * Deactivate old users instead of leaving unused access in place. ## In This Section * [Add a New User](/support/account-settings/users-and-permissions/how-to-add-a-new-user.md) * [Deactivate a User](/support/account-settings/users-and-permissions/how-to-deactivate-a-user.md) * [Sales User](/support/account-settings/users-and-permissions/sales-user.md) * [Team User](/support/account-settings/users-and-permissions/team-user.md) * [Painter User](/support/account-settings/users-and-permissions/painter-user.md) * [Account Ownership](/support/account-settings/users-and-permissions/account-ownership.md) * [Custom Permissions](/support/account-settings/users-and-permissions/user-permissions.md) * [Understanding the New User Types: What Changed and Why](/support/account-settings/users-and-permissions/understanding-the-new-user-types-what-changed-and-why.md) --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. 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