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title: "For HR Admins: Permissions Test"
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updated: 2026-08-18T00:11:57Z
published: 2026-08-18T00:11:57Z
canonical: "docs.visualvault.com/erm-settings-permission-test"
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# For HR Admins: Permissions Test

**Role and Permissions** is where administrators manage roles, grant or remove permissions, assign users to roles, configure resource access, and organize departments.

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## Review a user’s permissions

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The **Permissions Test** tab allows administrators to review the effective permissions of any user — useful for diagnosing access issues.

1. From the **Roles and Permissions** screen, click the **Permissions Test** tab.
2. Select a user from the dropdown. The screen displays:
  - All roles currently assigned to the selected user.
  - A resource-by-resource table showing the user's effective permissions based on the union of all assigned roles.
  - Any special permissions, shown as granted or not granted.
3. Click **Refresh** to ensure the display reflects any recent changes to role or resource configurations.

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## Frequently Asked Questions

#### **How do I diagnose what permissions a specific user has?**

Go to **Settings > Roles and Permissions** and navigate to the **Permissions Test** tab. Select the user from the dropdown to view all roles assigned to them and a resource-by-resource breakdown of their effective permissions.

Note that this tab is only available to users whose role has the **Permission Test Mode** Admin Capability enabled.

## What should I do if I have a problem with ERM?

If you are unable to log in to ERM or if you encounter a problem with one of the modules in ERM, please submit a ticket in our [Support Portal](https://visualvault.freshdesk.com/).