Overview
Mindmup has two separate concepts: account members and team members.
Account members belong to the same account or organization. They can have a Mindmup account without belonging to any team.
Team members are account members who have been added to a specific team. You can assign different permissions to team members based on what they need to do within that team.
This article explains how to manage team members and their permissions within a team.
Manage team members from the dashboard
You can manage a team directly from the Teams section in the Home dashboard sidebar.
- Find the team you want to manage under Teams.
- Click the 3-dot menu next to the team.
- Select Manage members.
- Click Add member and choose an account member.
- Select Can view, Can edit, or Admin.
Only account members can be added to a team. If someone is not listed under Manage members, invite them from Account › Members first. Once they become an account member, they will appear as an available member you can add to the team.
Choose a team member's permission
When you add an account member to a team, choose the permission that matches what they need to do:
- Can view: Can view all maps within the team but cannot edit them.
- Can edit: Can view and edit all maps within the team.
- Admin: Can manage the team's members, roles, and maps, but not the overall account.
Team permissions apply to that specific team. A teamspace member can have different permissions in different teams.
Find a team member
Use the member search in Manage members to find an team member already associated with the team.
This can be helpful when a team has many members and you need to find someone quickly.
Example use cases
Team membership can help when:
- Only certain account members need access to a particular team.
- Some members need to edit maps while others only need to view them.
- A team needs someone who can manage its members and roles.
- The same account member needs different permissions in different teams.
Common questions
Does adding someone as an account member automatically give them access to every team?
No. Account membership and team membership are separate. An account member can have a Mindmup account without belonging to any team. You can add an account member to a specific team later and assign the appropriate team permission.
Why can't I find someone in Manage members?
Manage members only shows people who are already account members. If the person is not listed, invite them from Account › Members first. Once they become an account member, you can add them to the teamspace and assign their team permission.
Can an account member belong to more than one team?
Yes. You can assign an account member to multiple teams and set their permissions separately for each team.
Can a team member have different permissions in different teams?
Yes. A member can have one permission in one team and a different permission in another team. Team permissions are managed separately for each team.
Related features
- Adding Members
- Creating and Managing Teams
- How to Share Maps with Teams
- Organization/Team Privacy Settings
Team spaces give you a separate way to organize access within your account. Review your team spaces and permissions as your projects and groups change, and make sure each member has the access they need.