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Product Permissions Editor

A BigCommerce app that allows store owners to create and manage granular permissions profiles for product editors.

Overview

The Product Permissions Editor enables BigCommerce store administrators to:

  • Create custom permissions profiles for product editors
  • Assign multiple users to each profile
  • Control access at a field-level for product editing
  • Set expiration dates for temporary access
  • Preview how editors will see the product interface

Features

Permission Profiles

  • Create Profiles: Build custom permissions sets for different editor roles
  • Field-Level Control: Set permissions (Edit/Read-Only/Hidden) for individual product fields
  • Bulk Updates: Apply permissions across multiple fields and sections
  • Profile Status: Mark profiles as Active, Inactive, or set them to expire on a specific date

User Management

  • Multiple Users: Assign multiple editor users to each profile
  • Email-Based: Add users by their BigCommerce control panel email address
  • Expiration Dates: Set optional expiration dates for temporary access
  • Status Tracking: Monitor active, inactive, and expired profiles

Product Editor Interface

  • Preview Mode: Test how editors will see the product interface
  • Section Organization: Permissions grouped by product sections:
    • Basic Information
    • Categories
    • Description
    • Images & Videos
    • Related Products
    • Custom Fields
    • SEO
    • And more...

Getting Started

  1. Install the app from the BigCommerce App Marketplace
  2. Create your first profile:
    • Navigate to "Profiles"
    • Click "Add New"
    • Set profile name and permissions
    • Add users by email
    • Set optional expiration date
    • Save profile
  3. Manage existing profiles:
    • View all profiles from the main dashboard
    • Edit permissions, users, and expiration date
    • Preview editor views: click "Preview" to see how editors will see the product editing interface
    • Monitor profile status and # of assigned users
  4. When assigned editors view the Product Permissions app, they will see the product editing interface based on their assigned profile permissions

Requirements

  • Active BigCommerce store
  • Store owner or install permissions to install the app
  • Valid subscription to the Product Permissions Editor app -- free trial available!

Best Practices

  1. Profile Organization
    • Create clear, descriptive profile names
    • Add detailed comments for future reference
    • Group similar roles into shared profiles
  2. User Management
    • Verify email addresses before adding users
    • Set expiration dates for temporary access
    • Regularly review active profiles
  3. Permission Settings
    • Start with more restrictive permissions
    • Test profiles in preview mode before assigning users
    • Document permission changes in profile comments

Updates and Maintenance

The app is regularly updated with:

  • Security patches
  • Feature enhancements
  • BigCommerce API compatibility updates
  • UI/UX improvements

Support

For technical support or questions, please contact: app@obundle.com