What do Default and Privileged permissions mean?

Last updated: November 26, 2025

Default permission level

The Default permission represents the baseline access most users receive when they are provisioned into an app.

  • It’s typically assigned when a user gains access through a group or if the extension picks up their access.

  • Default permissions are ideal for general users who only need standard access (e.g., “Viewer” “Member” or “User”).

  • Admins can configure what “default” means for each app to match internal access policies.

Privileged permission level

Privileged permissions define higher or more sensitive access that should only be granted explicitly.

  • It includes roles like “Admin” “Owner” or “Billing Manager.”

  • Privileged access is recommend to not be assigned automatically. Instead, it should be approved or assigned manually through requests.

  • Requests for privileged permissions typically trigger an additional approval or review step.