# User Roles

The user roles feature allows administrators to customize and control access to various features of WPWhatsApp based on the WordPress user roles. This ensures the plugin integrates seamlessly with your site's existing user management system and provides role-based access to features. 

WPWhatsApp can assign different capabilities to different roles, such as Administrators, Editors, Authors, Contributors, and Subscribers.

From your admin dashboard, go to WhatsApp > Settings > User Role tab. Here, you can configure role-based access, WPWhatsApp will display all WordPress user roles.

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When you tick the box for each role, you can assign permissions for users to access all of WPWhatsApp's account controls. Once permissions are assigned, click the Save Changes button to apply the settings.

#### Example Use Cases

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* If you uncheck all the boxes, users on your website won’t have permission to see or customize the WhatsApp plugin.

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* If you check the Vendor box, vendors can add more WhatsApp accounts or edit accounts detailed on your WordPress website. They can adjust all the information related to WhatsApp accounts on this site.

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However, they can’t manage the Settings section, only the “Administrator” can modify this tab.&#x20;

The user roles feature in the WhatsApp plugin for WordPress provides robust access control and customization on the accounts, making it easier to manage your team and enhance collaboration. With proper setup, you can ensure that each user has the right level of access to the plugin’s features while maintaining security and efficiency.

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