How to Access Member Management
Step 1: Navigate to Workspace Settings
- Go to Settings (click your profile menu in top right)
- Select Workspace from the settings sidebar
- Click on the workspace you want to manage
- You'll see the workspace edit interface
Step 2: Find Member Management Section
- The member management area includes two main sections:
- Manage members: View and manage existing members
- Invites: View and manage pending invitations
Who Can Manage Members
Workspace Owner
- Full access to all member management features
- Can invite new members with any role (User, Admin)
- Can edit roles of existing members
- Can remove any member from the workspace
- Can manage pending invitations
Workspace Admin
- Can invite new members with User role
- Can edit roles of User-level members
- Can remove User-level members (cannot remove other Admins or Owner)
- Cannot change or remove the workspace Owner
- Can manage invitations they sent
Workspace User
- Cannot invite members
- Cannot manage other members' roles
- Can only view other workspace members
- No access to member management features
Inviting New Members
For Owners and Admins
- In the member management section, click Invite member button
- Fill in the invitation details:
- Email: Enter the email address of the person to invite
- Role: Select the role (User or Admin)
- Click Send invite
What Happens Next
- The invited person receives an email invitation
- They can click the link to accept and join the workspace
- If they don't have an Eloquens AI account, they'll be prompted to create one
- Once accepted, they appear in your member list
- The invitation has an expiration date
Managing Existing Members
Viewing Members
- All workspace members are displayed in a table format
- Shows member name, email, and role
- Use the search box to find specific members
- Click column headers to sort by name, email, or role
Editing Member Roles
- Find the member in the member list
- Click the three-dot menu (⋮) next to their name
- Select Edit Role
- Choose the new role from the dropdown:
- User: Basic workspace access
- Admin: Can manage members and settings
- Owner: Full control (only one Owner per workspace)
- Click Update to save changes
Removing Members
- Locate the member you want to remove
- Click the three-dot menu (⋮) next to their name
- Select Remove or Delete
- Confirm the removal in the confirmation dialog
- The member immediately loses access to the workspace
Managing Pending Invitations
Viewing Invitations
- The Invites section shows all pending invitations
- Each invitation displays:
- Email address
- Status (pending, expired, etc.)
- Who sent the invitation
- Sent date and expiration date
Resending Invitations
- Find the pending invitation
- Click the three-dot menu (⋮) next to the invitation
- Select Resend
- A new invitation email is sent with updated expiration date
Canceling Invitations
- Find the pending invitation
- Click the three-dot menu (⋮) next to the invitation
- Select Invalidate or Delete
- Confirm the cancellation
- The invitation link becomes invalid
Member Roles and Permissions
Permission |
Owner |
Admin |
User |
---|---|---|---|
Workspace Management |
|||
Create Workspace |
✅ |
❌ |
❌ |
Edit workspace name and settings |
✅ |
✅ |
❌ |
Delete entire workspace |
✅ |
❌ |
❌ |
Member Management |
|||
Invite new members |
✅ |
✅ |
❌ |
Assign Owner role |
✅ |
❌ |
❌ |
Assign Admin role |
✅ |
❌ |
❌ |
Assign User role |
✅ |
✅ |
❌ |
Edit User roles |
✅ |
✅ |
❌ |
Edit Admin roles |
✅ |
❌ |
❌ |
Remove User members |
✅ |
✅ |
❌ |
Remove Admin members |
✅ |
❌ |
❌ |
Invitation Management |
|||
Send invitations |
✅ |
✅ |
❌ |
Resend invitations |
✅ |
✅ |
❌ |
Cancel invitations |
✅ |
✅ |
❌ |
Workflow Management |
|||
Create workflows |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
Edit own workflows |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
Edit others' workflows |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
Delete own workflows |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
Delete others' workflows |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
Content Access |
|||
Access workspace content |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
Participate in conversations |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
Important Notes:
- Only one Owner per workspace (ownership can be transferred)
- Owner cannot remove themselves - must transfer ownership first
- Role changes take effect immediately after saving
- Removed members lose access instantly and must be re-invited
Search and Filter Features
Member Search
- Use the search box to find members by name or email
- Search is real-time and case-insensitive
- Results update as you type
Sorting Options
- Click column headers to sort members
- Available sort options:
- Name (A-Z or Z-A)
- Email (A-Z or Z-A)
- Role (Owner, Admin, User)
- Sort direction indicated by arrow icons
Best Practices
Role Assignment
- Start new members with User role
- Promote to Admin only when necessary
- Limit Owner role to one trusted person
- Review roles regularly
Security Management
- Remove inactive members promptly
- Monitor workspace activity
- Use strong email verification
- Regularly audit member permissions
Communication
- Notify team about role changes
- Provide workspace orientation for new members
- Set clear expectations for workspace usage
- Create feedback channels for members
Troubleshooting
Invitation Issues
- Check recipient's spam/junk folder
- Verify email address is correct
- Resend expired invitations
- Contact support if problems persist
Permission Problems
- Ensure you have appropriate role permissions
- Check if member is Admin (only Owner can remove)
- Verify role changes are saved
- Ask member to refresh their browser
Access Issues
- Members may need to log out and back in
- Clear browser cache if needed
- Check workspace status (not suspended)
- Verify member account is active
Douglas Ho
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