Adding Team Members and Setting Permissions

    Picnie allows team owners to invite users, assign roles, and control how credits and templates are used across departments or clients. This guide explains how to add team members, set access permissions, and manage credit usage within shared accounts. You’ll learn how agencies can assign client-specific roles, how e-commerce teams can limit editing rights, and how SaaS teams can collaborate on automated workflows safely.

    Getting Started
    6 min read
    29 Jan 2026
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    team-management

    Team management in Picnie allows multiple users to collaborate under one workspace. Admins can assign roles, limit credit usage, control access to templates, and share workflows with team members. This ensures collaborative creation without losing control over branding, resources, or automation costs.

    Who Can Use Team Management

    Team features are available for users on supported plans with multi-user functionality. It is best suited for:

    • Agencies serving multiple clients

    • E-commerce teams managing product catalogs

    • Marketing teams producing campaign visuals

    • SaaS companies generating certificates or reports

    • Operations teams automating documentation

    Types of Roles and Permissions

    Picnie offers permission-based roles that determine what each user can access and how they use credits.

    Role

    Access to Credits

    Can Edit Templates

    Can Export Visuals

    Can Manage Users

    Owner/Admin

    Full control

    Yes

    Yes

    Yes

    Editor

    Shared credits

    Yes

    Yes

    No

    Viewer/Restricted

    Limited or no credits

    No

    Limited or no export

    No

    Admins can update permissions anytime without disrupting ongoing tasks.

    How to Add Team Members

    Step 1. Open Team or Workspace Settings
    Navigate to the Settings or Team Manager section in your dashboard.

    Step 2. Invite a New Member
    Enter the email address of the user you want to invite. Select their role before sending the invitation.

    Step 3. Assign Access and Limits
    Choose permissions and (optional) credit restrictions. Users receive an invitation to join and gain access based on assigned roles.

    Step 4. Review and Modify Access
    At any time, you can remove users, change permissions, or disable credit access for specific members.

    Best Practices for Permissions

    Recommendation

    Benefit

    Restrict template editing for external or junior users

    Protects brand consistency

    Allow credit usage only when necessary

    Controls workspace usage

    Assign project-specific access when working with clients

    Ensures privacy and separation

    Use Viewer roles for approvals or monitoring

    Reduces accidental edits

    Common Issues and Solutions

    Issue

    Cause

    Solution

    Team member cannot export visuals

    No credit or restricted role

    Update permissions or credit access

    Template edited incorrectly

    Too many users with edit rights

    Limit editing to admins or senior editors

    Shared templates accessible to unintended users

    Wrong sharing settings

    Restrict or revoke link access

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can team members share credits
    Yes. Credits are shared across the workspace unless restricted by the admin.

    Can I limit which templates a user can access
    Yes. Permissions can limit template editing or usage.

    Does removing a user affect created visuals
    No. Previously generated visuals remain unchanged even if the user is removed.

    Summary

    Team management in Picnie enables collaborative visual creation with control over credits, templates, and automation. By assigning clear permissions and restricting access where needed, teams can produce visuals efficiently without sacrificing branding or security.

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