The Three Roles
Owner
The person who created the hub. Each hub has exactly one owner.
Admin
Promoted members who help manage the hub. A hub can have multiple admins.
Member
The default role for anyone who joins via an invite code.
Permission Matrix
| Capability | Owner | Admin | Member |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use PTT (talk & listen) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Send & read messages | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Start Whisper/Live-Sight calls | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| View member roster | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Generate invite codes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Delete invite codes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Rename channels | Yes | Yes | No |
| Edit hub description | Yes | Yes | No |
| Promote members to Admin | Yes | Yes | No |
| Demote Admins to Member | Yes | Yes* | No |
| Remove members from hub | Yes | Yes | No |
| Set channel restrictions | Yes | Yes | No |
| Delete any message | Yes | Yes | No |
| Delete own messages | Yes | Yes | Yes |
*Admins can demote other admins but not the owner.
The permission system is enforced in the app UI — admin-only features simply don't appear for regular members. This keeps the interface clean and prevents confusion.
Promoting and Demoting
Promoting to Admin
Open the Member Action Sheet
Tap a member's name in the roster to open their action sheet.
Find the Management Section
Scroll down to the Management section (only visible to admins/owners).
Tap Promote
Tap Promote to Admin. A confirmation dialog appears.
Confirm
Tap Confirm to promote the member. Their role updates immediately.
Demoting to Member
The same process in reverse — tap Demote to Member in the Management section. The admin loses all elevated permissions immediately.
Best Practices
For Film Productions
- Owner: Producer or 1st AD (the person responsible for the communication setup)
- Admins: Department heads (DP, gaffer, sound mixer, production manager)
- Members: Everyone else (crew members, PAs, day players)
General Tips
- Keep the admin count reasonable — 2-4 admins per hub is usually sufficient
- Promote people who need to manage channels, invites, or members
- Regular members can do everything they need for communication — PTT, messaging, calls
- Only elevate someone's role if they need the management capabilities
For crew members who are only on set for one day, the default Member role is perfect. They can communicate fully without access to management features they don't need.