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Aug 18, 2026
User Roles



This article will show you each user role in Essentials and the capabilities each role does or does not have access to.

 

 

 

Topics in this article include

 

 

How to Get There

  1. Go to People > Employees.
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  2. From here, you can edit a selected employee and change their role.

 

 

Assignable Roles

Employee 

Permission

Meaning

ROLE_EMPLOYEE

Basic employee access role with limited system functionality.

ROLE_CHECK_AUTH

Allows verification of user credentials and authorization.

ROLE_COUNTERSIGN_EDIT

Allows editing of countersignatures on documents.

ROLE_COUNTERSIGN_VIEW

Allows viewing of countersignatures on documents.

ROLE_GLOBAL_API

Allows access to the system's global APIs for integration purposes.

ROLE_UNDO_PERMISSION

Allows reverting or undoing previous operations in the system.

ROLE_USER

Basic user access to the system. Foundation for all other roles.

 

 

Maintenance

Permission

Meaning

ROLE_MAINTENANCE

Role for maintenance staff that can be assigned to employee users. Provides access to maintain inventory and equipment.

ROLE_EMPLOYEE

Basic employee access role with limited system functionality.

ROLE_SAVE_MAINTENANCE

Allows creating and updating equipment maintenance records.

ROLE_SAVE_STOCK

Allows modifying inventory stock levels and locations.

 

Reporting Only

Permission

Meaning

ROLE_REPORTING

Role that can be assigned to employee users for accessing and generating reports.

ROLE_EMPLOYEE

Basic employee access role with limited system functionality.

ROLE_VIEW_REPORT

Allows accessing and viewing system reports.

 
 
 

Quoter 

Permission

Meaning

ROLE_QUOTER

Role that can be assigned to employee users for creating and managing quotes.

ROLE_EMPLOYEE

Basic employee access role with limited system functionality.

ROLE_PRINT_CONTRACT

Allows printing of rental contracts and agreements.

ROLE_SAVE_CUSTOMER

Allows creating and modifying customer records.

ROLE_SAVE_PAYMENT

Allows processing and recording payments.

ROLE_SAVE_TRANSACTION

Allows creating and modifying general transactions.

ROLE_VIEW_CUSTOMER

Allows viewing customer records and information.

ROLE_VIEW_ITEM

Allows viewing inventory items and their details.

ROLE_VIEW_PAYMENT

Allows viewing payment records and history.

ROLE_VIEW_PRICE_BREAKDOWN

Allows viewing detailed price breakdowns for transactions.

ROLE_VIEW_TRANSACTION

Allows viewing transaction details and history.

 

 

Counter (No Payment)

Permission

Meaning

ROLE_RESTRICTED_COUNTER

Limited counter staff role that can be assigned to employee users with reduced permissions.

ROLE_CANCEL_TRANSACTION

Allows cancellation of existing transactions.

ROLE_CONVERT_TRANSACTION_TO_ORDER

Allows converting transactions into orders.

ROLE_CONVERT_TRANSACTION_TO_QUOTE

Allows converting transactions into quotes.

ROLE_CONVERT_TRANSACTION_TO_RECEIVED

Allows converting transactions to received status when items are returned.

ROLE_CONVERT_TRANSACTION_TO_RESERVATION

Allows converting transactions into reservations.

ROLE_EDIT_DELIVERY

Allows modifying delivery information and options.

ROLE_EMPLOYEE

Basic employee access role with limited system functionality.

ROLE_INHERITABLE_RESTRICTED_COUNTER

Core set of restricted counter permissions that can be inherited by other roles.

ROLE_INVOICE

Allows creating and viewing invoices.

ROLE_MAINTENANCE

Role for maintenance staff that can be assigned to employee users. Provides access to maintain inventory and equipment.

ROLE_PRINT_CONTRACT

Allows printing of rental contracts and agreements.

ROLE_REFUSE_TRANSACTION_DAMAGE_WAIVER

Allows removal of damage waiver from transactions.

ROLE_SAVE_CUSTOMER

Allows creating and modifying customer records.

ROLE_SAVE_ESIG

Allows capturing and storing electronic signatures.

ROLE_SAVE_INVOICE

Allows creating and modifying invoices.

ROLE_SAVE_MAINTENANCE

Allows creating and updating equipment maintenance records.

ROLE_SAVE_ORDER_TRANSACTION

Allows creating and modifying order transactions.

ROLE_SAVE_RESERVATION_TRANSACTION

Allows creating and modifying reservations.

ROLE_SAVE_STATEMENT

Allows creating and modifying financial statements.

ROLE_SAVE_STOCK

Allows modifying inventory stock levels and locations.

ROLE_SAVE_TRANSACTION

Allows creating and modifying general transactions.

ROLE_SEND_EMAIL

Allows sending emails from the system.

ROLE_SPLIT_TRANSACTION

Allows splitting a transaction into multiple separate transactions.

ROLE_STATEMENT

Allows viewing and working with financial statements.

ROLE_UPLOAD_DOCUMENT

Allows uploading documents to the system.

ROLE_VIEW_CUSTOMER

Allows viewing customer records and information.

ROLE_VIEW_ESIG

Allows viewing electronic signatures on documents.

ROLE_VIEW_ITEM

Allows viewing inventory items and their details.

ROLE_VIEW_TRANSACTION

Allows viewing transaction details and history.

ROLE_VIEW_TRANSACTION_DOCUMENT

Allows viewing documents attached to transactions.

 

 

Counter

Permission

Meaning

ROLE_COUNTER

Front-line staff role with access to process transactions, assist customers, and manage day-to-day rental operations.

ROLE_ALLOW_SKIP_SUBSTATUS

Allows bypassing required transaction substatus steps in workflows.

ROLE_ASSIGN_MEMBERSHIP

Allows assigning membership programs to customers.

ROLE_CANCEL_TRANSACTION

Allows cancellation of existing transactions.

ROLE_CONVERT_TRANSACTION_TO_ORDER

Allows converting transactions into orders.

ROLE_CONVERT_TRANSACTION_TO_QUOTE

Allows converting transactions into quotes.

ROLE_CONVERT_TRANSACTION_TO_RECEIVED

Allows converting transactions to received status when items are returned.

ROLE_CONVERT_TRANSACTION_TO_RESERVATION

Allows converting transactions into reservations.

ROLE_CROSS_STORE_RECEIVE

Allows receiving rental items for other store locations.

ROLE_CROSS_STORE_SENDOUT

Allows sending out rental items from other store locations.

ROLE_DELETE_LINE_ITEM

Allows removal of line items from transactions.

ROLE_EDIT_DELIVERY

Allows modifying delivery information and options.

ROLE_EDIT_DISCOUNTABLE_LINE_ITEM_RATES

Allows modifying rates for line items that can receive discounts.

ROLE_EDIT_RENTAL_DISCOUNT

Allows applying discounts specifically to rental items.

ROLE_EDIT_SALE_DISCOUNT

Allows applying discounts specifically to sale items.

ROLE_EDIT_TRANSACTION_DISCOUNT

Allows applying discounts to entire transactions.

ROLE_INHERITABLE_RESTRICTED_COUNTER

Core set of restricted counter permissions that can be inherited by other roles.

ROLE_INVOICE

Allows creating and viewing invoices.

ROLE_QUOTER

Role that can be assigned to employee users for creating and managing quotes.

ROLE_REFUSE_TRANSACTION_DAMAGE_WAIVER

Allows removal of damage waiver from transactions.

ROLE_SAVE_ESIG

Allows capturing and storing electronic signatures.

ROLE_SAVE_INVOICE

Allows creating and modifying invoices.

ROLE_SAVE_LINE_ITEM_ARBITRARY

Allows adding custom line items to transactions.

ROLE_SAVE_MAINTENANCE

Allows creating and updating equipment maintenance records.

ROLE_SAVE_ORDER_TRANSACTION

Allows creating and modifying order transactions.

ROLE_SAVE_RESERVATION_TRANSACTION

Allows creating and modifying reservations.

ROLE_SAVE_STATEMENT

Allows creating and modifying financial statements.

ROLE_SAVE_STOCK

Allows modifying inventory stock levels and locations.

ROLE_SAVE_TRANSACTION_DOCUMENT

Allows attaching and managing documents on transactions.

ROLE_SEND_EMAIL

Allows sending emails from the system.

ROLE_SET_LINE_DUETIME

Allows setting specific due times for individual line items.

ROLE_SHARE_FILTERS

Share saved grid filter presets with other users.

ROLE_SPLIT_TRANSACTION

Allows splitting a transaction into multiple separate transactions.

ROLE_STATEMENT

Allows viewing and working with financial statements.

ROLE_UPLOAD_DOCUMENT

Allows uploading documents to the system.

ROLE_USE_PAST_CONDITION_PHOTOS

Allows reusing previously taken equipment condition photos for new transactions.

ROLE_VIEW_CREDIT_CARD_TRANSACTION

Allows viewing details of credit card transactions.

ROLE_VIEW_EMPLOYEE

Allows viewing employee records and information.

ROLE_VIEW_ESIG

Allows viewing electronic signatures on documents.

ROLE_VIEW_TRANSACTION_DOCUMENT

Allows viewing documents attached to transactions.

 

 

Supervisor

Permission

Meaning

ROLE_SUPERVISOR

Supervisory role that can be assigned to employee users with enhanced privileges over counter staff.

ROLE_COUNTER

Front-line staff role with access to process transactions, assist customers, and manage day-to-day rental operations.

ROLE_EDIT_LINE_ITEM_DISCOUNT

Allows applying discounts to individual line items.

ROLE_EDIT_LINE_ITEM_RATE_SCALE

Allows modification of rate scales for rental items.

ROLE_EDIT_TRANSACTION_TAX_RATE

Allows modification of tax rates applied to transactions.

ROLE_MAINTENANCE

Role for maintenance staff that can be assigned to employee users. Provides access to maintain inventory and equipment.

ROLE_OPEN_CLOSED_TRANSACTION

Allows reopening transactions that have been closed.

ROLE_SAVE_ITEM

Allows creating and modifying inventory items.

ROLE_SAVE_ITEM_UNAVAILABILITY

Allows setting periods when inventory items are unavailable for rental.

ROLE_SAVE_RECEIVED_TRANSACTION

Allows processing and recording item returns.

ROLE_SKIP_PARTIAL_PAYMENT

Allows bypassing partial payment requirements for transactions.

ROLE_UPLOAD_CONDITION_PHOTOS_LATE

Allows uploading equipment condition photos after the initial transaction has been processed.

ROLE_VIEW_DASHBOARD_REPORT

Allows access to dashboard reporting tools and visualizations.

ROLE_VIEW_ITEM_CUSTOM_PRICE

Allows viewing special custom pricing for inventory items.

ROLE_VIEW_ITEM_DOCUMENTS

Allows viewing the supporting documents tab in the item edit interface.

ROLE_VIEW_ITEM_GROUPINGS

Allows viewing the kit stock/groupings tab in the item edit interface.

ROLE_VIEW_ITEM_HISTORY

Allows viewing the item history tab in the item edit interface.

ROLE_VIEW_ITEM_INSTANCES

Allows viewing the stock tab in the item edit interface.

ROLE_VIEW_ITEM_INVENTORY_LOG

Allows viewing the inventory log tab in the item edit interface.

ROLE_VIEW_ITEM_PRICING

Allows viewing the pricing tab in the item edit interface.

ROLE_VIEW_ITEM_READ_ONLY

Allows viewing the item edit interface in read-only mode without the ability to make changes.

ROLE_VIEW_ITEM_SCHEDULED_MAINTENANCE

Allows viewing the scheduled maintenance tab in the item edit interface.

ROLE_VIEW_ITEM_SEO

View the SEO tab of an item record.

ROLE_VIEW_ITEM_SPECIFICATIONS

Allows viewing the specifications tab in the item edit interface.

ROLE_VIEW_ITEM_SUGGESTED_ITEMS

Allows viewing the suggested/related items tab in the item edit interface.

ROLE_VIEW_ITEM_TRACKING

Allows viewing the tracking tab in the item edit interface.

ROLE_VIEW_ITEM_VARIANTS

Allows viewing the variants tab in the item edit interface.

 

 

Manager

Permission

Meaning

ROLE_MANAGER

Management role that can be assigned to employee users. Provides extended access to reporting, registers, and advanced transaction options.

ROLE_AllOW_LOAD_TO_LOCKERS

Allows assigning rental items to self-service pickup lockers.

ROLE_DELETE_STOCK

Allows permanent removal of inventory stock items from the system.

ROLE_DELETE_VARIANT

Allows removal of product variants from the inventory system.

ROLE_EDIT_ITEM_CUSTOM_PRICE

Allows creating and modifying special custom pricing for inventory items.

ROLE_EDIT_RATE_SCALE_PERCENT

Allows modifying percentage-based rate scales for rental items.

ROLE_EDIT_TRANSACTION_DAMAGE_WAIVER

Allows modification of damage waiver options on transactions.

ROLE_INVENTORY_CALENDAR

Allows viewing and managing the inventory availability calendar.

ROLE_SAVE_DELIVERY_VEHICLE

Allows creating and managing delivery vehicle records.

ROLE_SAVE_REGISTER

Allows managing cash registers and performing register operations.

ROLE_SUPERVISOR

Supervisory role that can be assigned to employee users with enhanced privileges over counter staff.

ROLE_VENDOR_MANAGEMENT

Allows creating, editing, and managing vendor relationships and information.

ROLE_VIEW_REGISTER

Allows viewing register records and cash drawer information.

ROLE_VIEW_REPORT

Allows accessing and viewing system reports.

ROLE_VIEW_TRANSACTION_HISTORY

Allows viewing detailed transaction history and audit trails.

 
 
 

Admin

Permission

Meaning

ROLE_ADMIN

Full administrative access to all system features including company configuration, employee management, and advanced financial operations.

ROLE_ADV_SHARE_FILTERS

Advanced filter-preset sharing — manage sharing of saved grid filters across users and roles (superset of Share Filters).

ROLE_ASSIGN_COMMISSION

Allows assigning sales commissions to employees on transactions.

ROLE_ASSIGN_SALESPERSON

Allows designating the salesperson responsible for a transaction.

ROLE_CAN_BYPASS_DURATION_LIMITS

Allows setting rental durations beyond the normally permitted limits.

ROLE_CAN_OVERBOOK

Allows booking items even when inventory shows as unavailable.

ROLE_CHOOSE_STORE

Allows selecting between different store locations in a multi-store environment.

ROLE_CLOSE_UNPAID_TRANSACTION

Allows closing transactions even when payment has not been collected.

ROLE_CONVERT_TRANSACTION_TO_CLOSED

Allows manually converting transactions to closed status.

ROLE_COPY_CLOSED_TRANSACTION

Allows creating new transactions based on closed transactions.

ROLE_CUSTOMTRANSLATION_EDIT

Allows editing of custom text translations within the system.

ROLE_DELETE_MULTISTORE_INVENTORY

Allows removal of inventory items across multiple store locations.

ROLE_EDIT_BILLING

Allows editing of billing information and payment methods.

ROLE_EDIT_METERS_LATER

Allows modifying equipment meter readings after the initial transaction has been processed.

ROLE_EDIT_NONDISCOUNTABLE_LINE_ITEM_RATES

Allows modifying rates for line items that cannot receive discounts.

ROLE_EMPLOYEE_EMAIL_VERIFY

Allows verification of employee email addresses for system access.

ROLE_EXPORT

Access and manage data-export jobs (view status, download results, delete exports).

ROLE_GDD_RANGE

Allows setting up and managing global delivery date ranges.

ROLE_MANAGER

Management role that can be assigned to employee users. Provides extended access to reporting, registers, and advanced transaction options.

ROLE_POS

Allows access to point-of-sale functionality.

ROLE_REFUND_RECEIVED_ITEMS

Allows processing refunds for returned rental items.

ROLE_REMOVE_INVOICE

Allows deletion of invoices from the system.

ROLE_REMOVE_STATEMENT

Allows deletion of financial statements from the system.

ROLE_SAVE_BIN_MANAGEMENT

Allows creating and modifying bin and storage location management.

ROLE_SAVE_CLOSED_TRANSACTION

Allows modifying transactions that have been closed.

ROLE_SAVE_COMPANY_CONFIG

Allows modifying company-wide configuration settings.

ROLE_SAVE_EMPLOYEE

Allows creating and modifying employee records.

ROLE_SAVE_FLEET_STOCK

Allows saving edits to fleet stock belonging to other store locations.

ROLE_SAVE_MEMBERSHIP

Allows creating and modifying membership program details.

ROLE_SET_LINE_SOURCE_COMPANY

Allows specifying the source company for individual line items in multi-company environments.

ROLE_VIEW_ALL_PURCHASE_ORDERS

Allows viewing of all purchase orders across the system.

ROLE_VIEW_BILLING

Allows viewing billing information and payment methods.

ROLE_VIEW_BIN_MANAGEMENT

Allows viewing the bin and storage location management system.

ROLE_VIEW_FLEET_STOCK

Allows viewing the Fleet Stock Management page.

 

 

 

Specialty Roles

Customer

Access Customer Storefront

Make Payment*

Cancel Transactions**

Edit Transactions**

  

 

*You will have to have a credit card integrated for a customer to be able to make a payment. 

 

**Customers can edit and cancel transactions as long as the configuration is set in Front End Configurations. 





 
 

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