Roles and permissions

This article provides information on roles and permissions for GitProtect accounts.

Roles

GitProtect allows you to choose from four different roles for user accounts:

Role	Permissions
System Administrator	Highest-privilege account; includes all permissions of lower roles. Can manage data stores and system settings.
Backup Operator	Same permissions as Viewer, plus the ability to create and run backup tasks.
Restore Operator	Same permissions as Viewer, plus the ability to restore data.
Viewer	Least privileged account; can only view settings and cannot perform other actions.

The initial administrative account—the one used to sign up for GitProtect—is designated as the Root Administrator. This account has the highest level of permissions and cannot be restricted. Note that the Root Administrator account can be reassigned if necessary.

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Permissions

The system allows for granular control through the following permission categories:

Permission	Description
Account management	Enables the creation of new administrative accounts and modification of existing ones. Available only for System Administrator role.
Device management	Allows activation of new devices and administration of currently connected devices.
Microsoft 365 management	Facilitates the addition of new Microsoft 365 tenants and management of existing ones.
Data delete	Grants the ability to delete backup copies and storage repositories.
DevOps management	Allows the addition and administration of DevOps organizations.
Virtual environments management	Supports integration of new virtual environments and management of existing VMware configurations.