Editing Email template permission settings

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= About Email Template Permission Settings =

Email template permission settings in ActiveCampaign allow users to manage and control access to email templates. This feature is crucial for organizations that want to ensure that only authorized users can create, edit, or delete specific email templates while maintaining the integrity of their marketing communications. Understanding these permission settings helps streamline collaboration and enhances the security of sensitive marketing assets.

== Introduction ==
Email template permission settings enable users to manage the visibility and accessibility of email templates within their ActiveCampaign account. This feature allows for a structured approach to email template creation and management, ensuring that only certain users can modify templates while others may have limited access. This is particularly relevant for larger teams or organizations where multiple users may be involved in the campaign creation process.

Having the right permissions in place not only protects the integrity of email templates but also facilitates team collaboration and improves overall workflow. By understanding how these permissions work, users can utilize the ActiveCampaign platform more effectively, ensuring that their email campaigns maintain a consistent branding and messaging strategy.

== How to Access This Feature == 
To utilize email template permission settings, users need to have appropriate access to their ActiveCampaign account. These settings can be accessed through the following steps:

1. Log in to your ActiveCampaign account.
2. Navigate to the '''Email''' section of the main menu.
3. Click on '''Templates''' to view the available template options.
4. From here, you will be able to review your permissions related to various templates.

== Step-by-Step Instructions ==

1. **Access the Templates Section**: 
   - After logging into your account, go to the '''Email''' section and select '''Templates'''.

2. **Review User Permissions**: 
   - Templates are visible based on user access to the lists connected to those templates. Ensure you have access to the relevant lists to view the templates linked to them.
   - Users can always see the templates they personally created regardless of the list permissions.

3. **Manage Global Templates**:
   - If you are the Primary Administrator or part of the admin group, you can manage and edit all '''Global Templates'''. 
   - Note that Global Templates can only be accessed by these administrators, but they can be used by all users as a starting point for new campaigns.

4. **Understanding Template Visibility**:
   - The visibility of templates is also dependent on the list to which the templates are linked. Only users who have access to specific lists associated with a template can view that template.

5. **Creating New Templates**:
   - If you have the required permissions, you can create new templates using the available functionalities in the '''Templates''' section.

== Configuration Options and Settings ==

* '''User Permissions''': Users can be assigned permissions to add, edit, and delete templates. However, do keep in mind that there is no way to limit which templates users can access beyond list permissions.
* '''Global Templates''': These templates can be accessed and utilized by all users; however, only the Primary Administrator or admins can manage and edit them.
* '''List Access''': Templates are linked to the lists that the user was on when the template was created. This association dictates which users can access the template.

== Best Practices and Tips ==
- **Limit Permissions**: Assign template permission settings carefully to reduce the risk of unauthorized edits or deletions.
- **Utilize Global Templates Wisely**: Use '''Global Templates''' as starting points for campaigns to maintain consistency across various marketing emails.
- **Regularly Review Permissions**: Periodically check user permissions to ensure they align with the current team structure and project needs.
- **Leverage Template History**: Encourage users to leverage their own created templates as a means of maintaining branding consistent across campaigns.

== Common Use Cases with Examples ==
1. **Team Collaboration**: In a marketing team with multiple roles, the Marketing Manager might create templates while the content writers can use them but cannot modify them.
2. **Branding Consistency**: By enforcing template permissions, a brand can ensure all outgoing emails maintain their identity and tone, limiting alterations to approved templates only.

== Troubleshooting ==
- If users cannot see specific templates, check their list access privileges to ensure they have permission to view linked templates.
- For missing '''Global Templates''', verify whether the user is part of the admin group or the primary admin role.
- Should templates not appear as expected, confirm that they are linked to the appropriate lists based on the user permissions settings.

== FAQ ==
=== What are email template permissions? ===
Email template permissions determine who can create, edit, and delete templates within an ActiveCampaign account.

=== Can all users see all email templates? ===
No, the visibility of templates is dependent on a user's access to the lists linked to those templates.

=== What are Global Templates? ===
Global Templates are templates that can be accessed and used by all users but can only be managed by the Primary Administrator or users in the admin group.

=== How can I confirm my user permissions? ===
Users can check their permissions by navigating to the '''Templates''' section under '''Email''' in their ActiveCampaign account.

=== What should I do if I cannot access certain templates? ===
If you cannot access templates, verify your permissions related to the linked lists and consult your administrator if needed.

=== Who can manage Global Templates? ===
Only the Primary Administrator or users in the admin group can manage and edit Global Templates.

=== Are there limitations to email template permissions? ===
Yes, while you can assign permissions for adding and editing templates, you cannot restrict access to specific templates beyond list access.

This article serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding and utilizing email template permission settings within ActiveCampaign to enhance your email marketing efforts. For further details, please refer to the relevant sections in your [[Email]] and [[Templates]] settings.