> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.simplespa.net/simplespa-documentation/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.simplespa.net/simplespa-documentation/daily-operations/users/user-roles.md).

# User Roles

What each SimpleSpa user role can access, from Viewer to Admin.

This page describes the user roles in SimpleSpa, which cover the most common scenarios.

| Role                     | Access                                                                         |
| ------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Viewer**               | Restricted view of the appointments page.                                      |
| **Front Desk**           | Can only view and book/check out appointments for all staff.                   |
| **Front Desk+**          | All functionality except users, reports & settings.                            |
| **Staff (restricted)**   | Can view and book only their own scheduled slots (restricted client details).  |
| **Staff**                | Can view and book/check out only their own scheduled slots.                    |
| **Manager (restricted)** | All functionality for a single location, except reports, marketing & settings. |
| **Manager**              | All functionality for a single location.                                       |
| **Admin**                | Access to all locations in a business.                                         |

{% hint style="info" %}
When you sign up for SimpleSpa, a default admin user is created with your sign-up information.
{% endhint %}

## Related

* [Managing Users](/simplespa-documentation/daily-operations/users/managing-users.md)
* [Staff Login](/simplespa-documentation/daily-operations/staff/staff-login.md)