> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.maslow.health/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Managing users

> Invite providers, manage staff accounts, and control access

## User roles

MASLOW uses three roles to control access:

| Role         | Access                                                                 |
| ------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Admin**    | Full clinic configuration, user management, all surveys and reports    |
| **Provider** | Create surveys, assign to patients, view AI reports for their patients |
| **Patient**  | Complete assigned surveys, view their own data                         |

For details on what each role can access, see [Roles & permissions](/security/roles).

## Inviting users

### Invite a provider

1. Go to **Users** in the admin dashboard
2. Click **Invite user**
3. Enter the provider's email address and select the **Provider** role
4. The provider receives an email with a link to create their account

### Patient accounts

Patient accounts are typically created when a provider first assigns a survey. The patient receives a magic link via email — no password setup required.

## Managing existing users

### Deactivating accounts

Admins can deactivate user accounts from the **Users** page. Deactivated users lose access but their historical data is preserved for clinical records.

### Editing roles

Contact your MASLOW account representative to modify user roles after account creation.