Every user in Interu is assigned a role within your organisation. Roles control what a user can see and do, from viewing supply chain records through to configuring the platform or managing other users. Assigning the right role ensures people have the access they need, nothing more.
There are four roles, listed from highest to lowest privilege:
Role summaries
Account Owner
Full, unrestricted access
Can do everything an Admin can do
Can assign Admin or Account Owner roles
Has access to any area of the platform
Admin
Manages the platform and its users
Full access to supply chain data
Can configure custom fields and rulesets
Can invite users as Contributor or Reviewer
Cannot assign Admin or Account Owner roles
Contributor
Creates and manages supply chain records
Can view and edit all supply chain data
Can upload and manage documents
Can view (but not edit) platform configuration
Cannot see or manage other users
Reviewer
Read-only visibility across the platform
Can view all supply chain data
Can view platform configuration
Cannot create, edit, or delete anything
Cannot see or manage other users
💡 Reviewer is a strict read-only role. Reviewers can view all data and configuration but cannot create, edit, or delete anything — and cannot see the member list.
Full permissions breakdown
The table below shows every permission category and which roles can perform each action.
Supply Chain (Data Records, Documents, Deliveries)
Permission | Account Owner | Admin | Contributor | Reviewer |
View records and documents | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Create and edit records | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
Upload and manage documents | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
Platform Configuration (Custom Fields, Rulesets, Tags)
Permission | Account Owner | Admin | Contributor | Reviewer |
View platform configuration | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Edit custom fields | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
Edit rulesets | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
Edit tags and entity structure | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
User Management
Permission | Account Owner | Admin | Contributor | Reviewer |
View members and their roles | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
Invite users as Contributor or Reviewer | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
Invite users as Admin | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
Assign Account Owner role | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
Inviting Users and Assigning Roles
Role being assigned | Account Owner | Admin | Contributor | Reviewer |
Account Owner | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
Admin | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
Contributor | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
Reviewer | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
💡 Only an Account Owner can grant the Admin or Account Owner role. An Admin can invite new users, but only as Contributor or Reviewer.
Choosing the right role
Use Account Owner for
The person who set up the Interu account for your organisation
Senior stakeholders who need unrestricted access
Anyone who needs to promote or demote Admin-level users
Use Admin for
Operations leads or platform administrators
Anyone who needs to configure custom fields, rulesets, or entity structure
Users who manage onboarding of new team members (as Contributor or Reviewer)
Use Contributor for
Supply chain managers, procurement teams, and compliance officers who actively create and update records
Anyone who needs to upload, link, or manage documents
Users who work within the platform's existing configuration but don't need to change it
Use Reviewer for
External stakeholders or senior leadership who need visibility without the ability to make changes
Temporary access for due diligence or compliance reviews
Any user where read-only access is a deliberate control
FAQ
Can a user have more than one role?
Can a user have more than one role?
No. Each user has a single role within your organisation. If you need to change a user's role, an Account Owner or Admin can update it from the Members page.
Can the Account Owner role be transferred?
Can the Account Owner role be transferred?
Yes. An Account Owner can assign the Account Owner role to another user. Doing so grants that user the same level of access. There is no limit on how many Account Owners an organisation can have.
A Contributor can see the configuration area — is that expected?
A Contributor can see the configuration area — is that expected?
Yes. Contributors can navigate to and view sections such as rulesets and custom fields, but all editing controls are disabled. They can see how the platform is configured but cannot change it.
Can a Reviewer see documents shared via a share link?
Can a Reviewer see documents shared via a share link?
Share links operate separately from the role system. A share link gives access to a specific record regardless of the recipient's role. The Reviewer role applies to users who are members of your organisation.