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Groupdelegation

Users with the group delegation function (chief editors) have the highest permission level within a TYPO3 website. They manage user accounts and permission groups.

Important

The group delegation function is assigned exclusively by the TYPO3 team. Each website must have at least one active chief editor. We recommend always appointing two people.

Open the Group Delegation module

  • Click on Group Delegation in the module menu.
  • An overview of all registered users will appear.

Activate (enable) a user account

Newly registered users are disabled by default. They can only log in after being activated.

  1. Click on the username in the overview
  2. Go to Activation settings
  3. Uncheck Disabled
  4. Assign Permission groups (e.g. Editor, Manager)
  5. Save your changes

Note

Chief editors cannot create new accounts – new users must register themselves first.

Assigning and removing permission groups

  • Open the user account in the user overview
  • Under Groups you can assign, check or uncheck the desired groups
  • Save your changes
GroupPermission
EditorCreate, edit, and delete content elements
ManagerManage pages and content elements
fpFunctional pages (Imprint, Contact)
newsCreate and edit news articles

Deactivate a user account

If someone no longer needs access:

  1. Check the Disabled box
  2. Remove all assigned groups
  3. Save your changes

Important

Disabled accounts are periodically deleted automatically. Always remove permissions before deactivation.

Time-controlled accounts

For temporary access (e.g., interns):

  1. Set the desired dates under Start and End
  2. Save your changes
IconMeaning
White clock iconTime-controlled, currently active
Red clock iconTime-controlled, expired

Note

Time control works on a daily basis – activation/deactivation always occurs at 00:00 (midnight).

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