Permissions & Access
When to Use
When configuring roles and permissions for Plus Suite.
Permission Matrix
| Permission |
Module |
Purpose |
Typical Role |
use toolbar plus edit mode |
navigation_plus |
Access Edit Mode toggle |
Content editor |
configure toolbar plus modes |
navigation_plus |
Enable/disable modes per bundle |
Site admin |
administer Navigation + configuration |
navigation_plus |
Global Plus Suite settings |
Site admin |
access inline editing |
edit_plus |
Use the Change tool for inline editing |
Content editor |
administer layout builder + configuration |
lb_plus |
LB+ settings (promoted blocks, etc.) |
Site admin |
promote layout builder + blocks |
lb_plus |
Configure promoted blocks |
Site builder |
| Standard Layout Builder permissions |
core |
Create and administer LB |
Content editor |
| Standard media permissions |
core |
Upload and manage media |
Content editor |
Minimum Permissions for Content Editors
- use toolbar plus edit mode
- access inline editing
- create and edit own content (per type)
- administer node display (if managing layouts)
- use media library
Decision: Permission Assignment
| Role |
Permissions |
| Anonymous |
None |
| Authenticated |
None (or use toolbar plus edit mode for public editing) |
| Content Editor |
Edit mode + inline editing + content permissions |
| Site Builder |
All editor permissions + promote blocks + configure LB+ |
| Administrator |
All permissions |
Common Mistakes
- Do not grant
administer Navigation + configuration to content editors — they can change global UI colors and settings.
- Do not forget
access inline editing when granting Edit Mode — users can enter Edit Mode but can't change anything.
See Also