Permissions visualization

GabrielFC
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Hi :) There's no real way of testing the effects of roles and permissions in a server. This is mostly due to the fact that, as a server admin/owner, you bypass all restrictions. What I propose is to create a feature that allows an admin to "step in the shoes" of any other user. By that I mean some kind of overview of all the permissions of a user. This would allow admins to make sure that their users see the right things and have the correct permissions. Have a nice day ♡
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  • 𝓜𝓲𝓼𝓼 𝓕𝓲𝓮𝓻𝓬𝓮
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    If you need to check permissions you can create another account and log in via browser or phone. (that's what I do)
    Or just ask your friend to assist you, give them the needed role, and do the settings. Cheers!

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  • GabrielFC

    That's what I've been doing too. To me this is more a workaround than a proper solution. The fact that we need a second account just to manage permissions effectively is a sign that the app is missing a feature.

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  • InfiniteVortex

    Good idea! Admins should be able to select any role below them in the role menu and enter a server testing mode to test out permissions for that role.

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  • Jarod997
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    Like a "Role Preview" mode. I approve. :)

     

    This is the feedback I had submitted in previous versions:

    I'd *love* for there to be a way to see the effective permissions for any given channel (text or voice). Eg: right click a channel, select "(View) Effective Permissions" and a permissions dialog shows up (in which you *can't* change anything) which shows which usergroups have what permissions on that channel. This means that the "/" (inherit) option doesn't show up - it doesn't have any meaning in this context. Also, if you hover or click on a specific permission, the "Effective Permissions" dialog will tell you which permissions is causing that value to be set (eg: is it a user specific, channel, group, role, etc).

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  • GabrielFC

    They did it!
    https://support.discord.com/hc/en-us/articles/360055709773-View-as-Role-FAQ

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