How to Give a User Edit Access Without Giving Them Access to All Dashboards: Use Private Dashboards

If you need to grant a user edit access to a specific dashboard without giving them access to all dashboards, private dashboards provide the necessary control. This guide explains how to configure permissions to achieve this.

Understanding Private Dashboards

A private dashboard is only visible to users who are explicitly added to it. By using private dashboards, you can ensure a user has access to only the dashboards they need, nothing more.

Steps to Grant a User Edit Access to a Single Dashboard

1. Set the Correct Account-Level Permissions
   • Navigate to Account Settings → User Permissions.
   • Assign the following permissions:
     • ✅ Can be added to a private dashboard
     • ✅ Can be made an editor of a private dashboard
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2. Add the User to the Private Dashboard
   • Go to the Dashboard Access Page for the specific dashboard.
   • Add the user as a viewer first.
3. Upgrade Their Role to Editor
   • Once added, update their role to Editor for that specific dashboard.

Result

With these settings:

• The user can only see the private dashboard(s) they are explicitly added to.
• They cannot see open dashboards.

They can edit only the private dashboard(s) they have been granted access to.