📝Setting permissions

GitBook tip: Certainly! Here's a draft for a post about creating a GitHub account for team members:

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🚀 Joining Our Team on GitHub: A Step-by-Step Guide

👋 Hello Team,

We're thrilled to have you on board! As we collaborate and work together on exciting projects, GitHub will be our central hub for version control and seamless teamwork. If you don't have a GitHub account yet, no worries – we've got you covered. Follow these steps to set up your GitHub account:

Step 1: Create a GitHub Account

1. Visit GitHub:

   • Open your browser and go to GitHub.

2. Sign Up:

   • Click on the "Sign up" button in the top right corner.

3. Fill in Details:

   • Enter your desired username, email address, and a secure password.

4. Verify Your Account:

   • Complete the CAPTCHA challenge and click "Create account."

5. Email Verification:

   • GitHub will send a verification email. Check your inbox and click the link to verify your email address.

Step 2: Set Up Your Profile

1. Profile Picture:

   • Add a clear profile picture to personalize your account.

2. Bio and Overview:

   • Fill in your bio and overview to give team members insights into your skills and interests.

Step 3: Explore GitHub

1. Dashboard:

   • After signing in, explore your dashboard to get familiar with GitHub's interface.

2. Repositories:

   • Take a look at repositories to see existing projects.

Step 4: Join Our Team

1. Invitation Link:

   • Look out for an invitation link or repository link provided by your team lead.

2. Accept Invitation:

   • Click on the link to accept the invitation and join the team repository.

Step 5: Start Collaborating

1. Clone Repository:

   • Clone the repository to your local machine using Git commands or GitHub Desktop.

2. Create Branch:

   • Before making changes, create a branch for your specific task or feature.

3. Make Changes:

   • Work on your assigned task and commit changes to your branch.

4. Pull Requests:

   • Open a pull request to merge your changes back into the main branch.

5. Review and Collaborate:

   • Collaborate with team members through pull request reviews and discussions.

Additional Tips:

• GitHub Desktop:

  • Consider using GitHub Desktop for a user-friendly desktop application.

• GitHub Learning Lab:

  • Explore GitHub Learning Lab for interactive tutorials.

Now you're all set to embark on our collaborative journey! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. Welcome to the team, and let's build amazing things together! 🚀✨

Permission levels

There are 5 types of permission levels in the product.

Role	Capabilities
Administrator	Has all admin privileges
Validator	Can approve or deny posts
Editor	Can edit posts
Viewer	Can only view posts
Guest	Can only view posts they are inivted to