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Set Up a Permission Hierarchy with Parent Ranks
What is a Permission Hierarchy?
A hierarchy lets lower ranks inherit permissions from higher ranks. For example, an Admin rank can inherit from Moderator, automatically gaining all Moderator permissions plus additional Admin-only powers.
Creating a Hierarchy in the Web Editor
1. Open the web editor and go to Groups
2. Select the rank that should inherit permissions (e.g., "Admin")
3. Look for a "Parent Groups" or "Inheritance" section
4. Add the lower rank as a parent (e.g., select "Moderator")
5. Save the changes
How Inheritance Works
When you set a parent:
- The child rank automatically gains all permissions from the parent rank
- You can add extra permissions to the child rank without affecting the parent
- Changes to parent permissions apply to all child ranks
Common Hierarchy Structure
A typical setup flows from least to most powerful:
- Player (base rank)
- Builder (inherits from Player)
- Moderator (inherits from Builder)
- Admin (inherits from Moderator)
This prevents permission duplication and makes management easier. Update one rank's permissions and all ranks below it benefit automatically.