Edit a User's BambooHR Access

How do I change a user's access?

Purpose: A user's access will likely change during their time with your company. That is why we make it simple to update what a user has access to. This guide will teach you how to quickly and easily edit a user's access and assign them to a new access level.


The Account Owner and Full Admin user(s) automatically have access to change access levels for another user. They can grant a custom access level to a user to update the employee access levels. However, the custom access level user cannot give an employee access to other information or assign a user to any custom access levels.


Change a user's access level


Edit access settings within an access level

If you need to edit settings for a specific access level, navigate to Settings > Access Levels. Choose an access level* and then click Access Level Settings under the access level name. You will be able to edit the access level name and description. The following sections specify the different editing capabilities within each access level type.

*The Full Admin access level will not have an edit option like other access level types (employee, manager, and custom). However, you can add or remove a user within the Full Admin access level.

If you use BambooHR® Payroll, you will have additional, default access levels available to configure.

*Some features mentioned are only available in specific packages. If you are interested in learning more, contact a support hero.