# Types of permissions

**Permissions in** Metanet**: Managing Access Levels**

Permissions determine the level of access and actions available to members in your Metanet community. There are four types of permissions:

1. **Admin**:
   * Full administrative control, including assigning roles and creating channels.
   * Has access to all permissions listed below.
2. **Moderator (Mod)**:
   * Can ban users and delete their messages.
   * Can write in "read-only" channels.
   * Has access to all permissions listed below.
3. **Staff**:
   * Can create and edit pages and events.
   * Has access to all permissions listed below.
4. **Member**:
   * Can join and participate in channels.<br>

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