How to Change the Default Member Role as a Team Admin

January 20, 2026

The default Member Role determines the permissions that a new user receives when they join a Team. Team Admins can update this setting at any time from the Team Settings panel.

Changing the Default Member Role

  1. First, in the Team Workspace, click on Team Settings on the bottom left corner of the screen.
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  1. Next, in the menu that appears on screen, select Team Visibility  in the sidebar on the left.
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  1. Then, click on the dropdown under Default Member Role.
  2. Now, choose the role you want new members to receive.
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  1. Finally, click on Save Changes.
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Note

This automatic role assignment applies only when a member requests to join a team workspace. In all other cases—such as being invited to the team—the inviter selects the member’s role manually.

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