Getting started
User roles and permissions
User, Admin, and Superadmin roles explained.
Overview
Checkmate uses a role-based access control system with three user roles: User, Admin, and Superadmin. Each role has different permissions for managing monitors, team members, and settings.
User role
Users have standard access to monitoring features:
- View all monitors and their status
- View incidents and history
- Access status pages
Admin role
Admins have all User permissions plus management capabilities:
- Create, edit, and delete monitors
- Invite new team members
- Remove team members
- Change user roles (except Superadmin)
- Configure notification channels
- Manage status pages and maintenance windows
- Access system diagnostics and logs
Superadmin role
Superadmins have full system access:
- All Admin permissions
- Configure global application settings
- Set up SMTP email configuration
- Manage user accounts and passwords
- Access all administrative functions
The first user to register becomes the Superadmin. Only existing Superadmins can promote other users to Superadmin.