Lesson 71 min read10 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?