Overview: User Group Membership

Yes – a user can be a member of multiple groups at the same time. Groups are used to organize users and assign permissions or access rights collectively.

• Users are not limited to a single group.
• Group membership determines what a user can see or do in the system.

How Permissions Work with Multiple Groups

When a user belongs to more than one group, their permissions are determined by the most permissive group. This means that if one group grants higher access (such as management rights) and another group grants lower access (such as view-only rights), the user will receive the higher level of access.

• Permissions are cumulative, with the most permissive setting taking precedence.
• Being in multiple groups can expand a user's access.
• Conflicting permissions are resolved in favor of greater access.

Key Terms

User: An individual account in the system.
Group: A collection of users with shared permissions.
Permissions: The actions or resources a user or group is allowed to access.

• Understanding these terms helps clarify how access is managed.