Lesson 7•1 min read•10 min
Permissions & Governance
Not all users have the same level of access within AEM.
Typical permission levels include:
Author
- Create and edit pages
- Add and configure components
- Upload assets
- Submit content for review
Publisher / Approver
- Review content
- Approve content
- Publish pages to live environments
Administrator / Developer
- Configure templates
- Create or modify components
- Manage system-level settings
Permissions protect the platform from accidental changes and ensure accountability.
Knowledge Check
Test your understanding before moving on
Q1.Which of the following actions is typically performed by an Author in AEM?
Q2.What is the primary purpose of having different permission levels in AEM?