> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://teamtrace.gitbook.io/teamtrace-documentation/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://teamtrace.gitbook.io/teamtrace-documentation/getting-started/roles-and-permissions.md).
# Roles and Permissions
To maintain the confidentiality of every department in one organization, manage the access permission based on their role.
### The module is designed to:
Maintain data security
Not overwhelming employees with irrelevant data
Department-wise requirement-based access.
**Step 1**: Log in on the Teamtrace portal
**Step 2**: On the Navbar, click on the dropdown of ‘Settings’. The list would open, and from there click on Role. The screen for role management would open.
**Step 3**: Click on Add to add different roles in your organization.
**Step 4**: To create the role fill up the fields, add the role name, and in the description write down the reason for providing access.
**Step 5**: To provide access to the entire departmental activities click on the top-most check box beside the role name box cards. To customize the permission list, only click on the check box you want to provide access for that particular role.
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**Step 6**: Click on ‘Submit’ to complete the changes.
**Additional Feature**: You can search for specific roles
