Add administrators
Grant administrative permissions to users in your organization.
Administrators have elevated permissions to manage platform operations. This guide explains how to grant administrative roles to any wallet address.
Prerequisites
- Permission manager role (required to grant platform administrator roles)
- Target wallet address (can be any valid address)
Available platform roles
Platform administrator roles control system-wide operations. For complete role descriptions, permissions, and best practices, see Platform Setup Overview.
Platform vs Asset roles
Platform administrator roles control system-wide operations. Asset-specific roles (Asset Operator, Custodian, Supply Management, Emergency) are assigned per token during asset creation.
Steps to add administrators
Navigate to platform admins
Go to Platform Settings > Platform Admins in the sidebar. You'll see a table of all current platform administrators with their assigned roles.
Add new administrator
Click the Add admin button to start adding a new platform administrator. This opens the admin creation flow.
Choose recipient
Select the recipient you want to make an administrator using the recipient selector. You can choose from existing users in your organization or enter any valid wallet address manually.
Select roles
Choose which platform administrator roles to grant. Review available roles and their permissions, select appropriate roles for the user's responsibilities, and consider the principle of least privilege.
Review and save
Click Continue to see the summary, then click Save to create the administrator. Enter your PIN when prompted—this authenticates the on-chain transaction that grants the permissions.
Verify administrator creation
After the transaction confirms, the new administrator appears in the Platform Admins table and immediately gains the assigned permissions. The user may need to refresh their session to see admin functions.
Best practices
Role assignment principles
- Least privilege - Grant only necessary permissions
- Separation of duties - Divide critical functions
- Regular review - Audit role assignments periodically
- Document decisions - Record why roles were granted
Removing administrative roles
To remove or modify roles for existing administrators, see Change Admin Roles.
Role removal impact
Removing roles immediately revokes permissions. Ensure the user has completed any pending administrative tasks first.
Role permissions reference
For detailed permissions and capabilities of each role, see Platform Setup Overview.
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Cannot see Add admin button | • Verify you have Permission manager role • Check you're in Platform Settings > Platform Admins • Ensure platform is properly initialized |
| Transaction fails when saving | • Check wallet has sufficient gas • Verify you still have admin permissions • Ensure contract addresses are correct |
| User cannot see new permissions | • Ask user to log out and back in • Clear browser cache if needed • Verify transaction was confirmed |
Related guides
- Platform Setup Overview - Complete setup and role reference
- Change Admin Roles - Modify existing assignments
- Invite Users - Add new team members
- First Admin Setup - Initial platform setup