Understanding User Types and Seat Limits

January 13, 2026

Your server comes with different types of user roles – each of these have a specific role, level of access, and impact on seat usage. In this article, we’ll go over user types and seat limits, so you can make sure the right people have the right access. 

Types of Users: 

  • Admin: This type of user has no restrictions—they can access the Admin Console, create and manage forms, tables, and other resources.
  • User: This type of user can create and manage forms owned by them, as well as any assets that are owned by a Team they’re a member of.
  • Guest User: This type of user can be assigned forms and apps, but don’t take up a user seat. 

To help you quickly distinguish between these roles and their impact on your subscription, the following table provides a side-by-side comparison of key permissions and seat requirements.

Feature / PermissionAdminUserGuest User
Counts as a Paid Seat
Access the Admin Console
Add or Remove Users
Manage Server-Wide Security
Create & Manage Assets
Access Shared Workspaces
View Org-Wide Assets
Access and Fill Out Invited Forms and Apps

Admin

Admins have the highest level of access in an organization and are responsible for managing users and organization-wide settings and features.

Admin permissions

  • Manage organization-wide settings, features and security options
  • Add, invite, and remove users
  • Assign roles and permissions to users
  • Enable or disable advanced features, such as AI Agents, Widgets, and Payment Methods
  • Access and manage shared assets across the organization

Seat usage

  • Admins count toward the seat limit

How Admins are added

  • Added or promoted by an existing Admin

User

Users are standard members of an organization who create and manage assets based on the permissions assigned to them.

User permissions

  • Create, edit, and manage assets
  • Collaborate with other users based on granted access
  • Access shared workspaces and resources

User Restrictions

  • Cannot access administrative settings
  • Cannot view assets that aren’t in shared workspaces or shared with them

Seat usage

  • Users count toward the seat limit

How Users are added

  • Assigned the role by an Admin
  • Join the organization through an invitation

Guest User

Guest users are people who are invited to interact with a specific form or app without being added as members of the organization.

Guest User permissions

  • Access only the specific assets they are invited to

Guest User restrictions

  • Cannot access administrative settings
  • Cannot view organization-wide assets or configurations
  • Cannot be added to the organization as Users or Admins
  • Do not have full organization access

Seat usage

  • Guest Users do not count toward the seat limit

How Guest Users are added

  • Invited directly to a specific asset
  • Added through inviting

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