How to create a workflow to manage user permissions in Bubble.io?

Learn how to create a workflow to manage user permissions in Bubble.io. Step-by-step guide on defining roles, setting role assignments, creating Admin panels, controlling access, and testing.

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Overview

Learn how to create a dynamic workflow to manage user permissions in Bubble.io seamlessly. Start by defining user roles within your database, such as Admin, Editor, and Viewer. Set up role assignment during user signup and design an intuitive Admin Panel for role management. Add specific workflows to update roles and control page access based on user roles. Ensure elements are shown or hidden depending on roles, and thoroughly test the workflow to guarantee a smooth user experience. Get started now to efficiently manage permissions in your Bubble.io app!

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How to create a workflow to manage user permissions in Bubble.io?

1. Define User Roles in the Database

Navigate to the Data tab in Bubble.io.
Create a new field called "Role" in the User data type. This field can be of type Text or Option Set (for better structure).
Decide on the roles you need (e.g., Admin, Editor, Viewer) and add them as options if using Option Set.

2. Set Up Role Assignment During User Signup

Go to the Workflow tab.
Create a new workflow triggered by user signup.
Add an action to 'Make changes to the current User'.
Set the Role field to the default role for new users (e.g., Viewer).

3. Create Admin Panel for Role Management

Design a page or popup for your Admin panel.
Add a repeating group to display a list of users.
Inside the repeating group, add a dropdown or buttons to change user roles.
Ensure only Admins can access this panel by setting page or element permissions.

4. Add Workflows to Update User Roles

Within the Admin Panel, add workflows for each role change action (e.g., when a dropdown value is changed).
In the workflow, use 'Make changes to User' to update the Role field of the selected user.

5. Control Page Access Based on Roles

Navigate to the page you want to restrict.
Go to the Page's Conditions and set a condition that redirects users based on their role (e.g., if Current User’s Role is not "Admin", navigate to another page).

6. Show/Hide Elements Based on Roles

Select the element you want to control visibility for (e.g., buttons, sections).
Go to the Conditional tab of the element's properties.
Add a condition to show/hide the element based on the user's role (e.g., When Current User's Role is "Admin", this element is visible).

7. Test the Workflow

Sign up with different users to ensure roles are assigned correctly.
Log in to the Admin account and change roles to verify the changes are reflected.
Test page access and element visibility for different roles to ensure everything works as expected.

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