> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.buffer.lol/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# User management

> Invite, deactivate, and bulk-manage team members.

Admins can manage the full member lifecycle from **Settings → Users**: invite new members, adjust roles, deactivate accounts, and bulk-import users via CSV.

## Invite by email

1. Go to **Settings → Users → Invite members**.
2. Enter one or more email addresses, separated by commas.
3. Select the workspace role to assign (Admin, Member, or Viewer).
4. Click **Send invitations**.

Invitees receive an email with a time-limited link. Links expire after 72 hours—resend from the pending invites list if needed.

<Info>
  You can override the workspace-level role on a per-project basis after the member accepts their invitation.
</Info>

## Deactivating accounts

Deactivating a member revokes their access immediately without deleting their data. Any content they created remains intact and accessible to other members.

To deactivate a member:

1. Find the member in **Settings → Users**.
2. Open their profile and select **Deactivate account**.
3. Confirm the action.

Deactivated accounts can be reactivated at any time by an Admin. Reactivating restores the member's original role and project memberships.

## Bulk CSV import

For larger teams, use CSV import to invite multiple members at once.

**Required columns:** `email`, `role`

**Optional columns:** `first_name`, `last_name`

Download the CSV template from the Users page, fill it in, and upload. The system validates each row before sending invitations—rows with errors are skipped and listed in the import summary.

<Warning>
  CSV import sends invitations immediately. Review the file carefully before uploading, especially role assignments.
</Warning>