Set member roles and permissions
Bonfire uses three roles: owner, admin, and member. Manage them from Admin → Members.
Change someone's role
- Go to Admin → Members.
- Find the person (use search or filters).
- Open the row menu and select Change role.
- Choose admin or member.
- Confirm.
The change takes effect immediately.
What each role can do
| Capability | Owner | Admin | Member |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use the community (chat, DMs, courses) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Earn XP, badges, streaks | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Access the Admin panel | Yes | Yes | No |
| Create spaces, channels, courses | Yes | Yes | No |
| Configure gamification & modules | Yes | Yes | No |
| Invite members & admins | Yes | Yes | No |
| Moderate (mute, remove, delete posts) | Yes | Yes | No |
| Manage billing & paid tiers | Yes | Yes | No |
| Transfer ownership / delete community | Yes | No | No |
The owner is the top-level account holder. There is exactly one owner, with full control including billing and destructive actions. Admins handle day-to-day management.
Promote a trusted member
Need help moderating? Promote an active member to admin so they can manage spaces and moderate chat. Demote back to member anytime from the same menu.
Related
- Invite members
- Moderation
- Members explained
FAQ
Can there be more than one admin? Yes. You can have as many admins as you need; there is only one owner.
Do admins see billing? Admins can manage paid tiers and coupons. Only the owner controls account-level billing and can delete the community.
Can I create custom roles? No. The three roles — owner, admin, member — are fixed.
Does changing a role affect XP or badges? No. A member's gamification progress is preserved when their role changes.