Linewize Filter has several roles you can assign to users that grant access to different features, functions, and data in Linewize Filter. Several roles also allow access to Classwize if your teachers are using it to manage online content and devices in their classrooms. You can also add multiple roles to a single user to give them access to a combination of functions.
Warning
You should only give your users the most limited role(s) to meet their access needs. Only grant Owner / Global Administrator and other high-access roles to those who need them.
User Roles
The table below outlines the Roles and Responsibilities.
| Roles & Responsibilities | Description | Accessible Sections of Linewize Filter (Full access unless specified) |
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| Owner/Global Administrator | Administrator access to all features in Linewize Filter. Important The only role that can access the Debugging menu and grant access to other users. |
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| Filtering/Reporting Administrator | Manages all aspects of content filtering and reporting. |
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| Filtering Administrator | Manages content filtering policies. Add, edit or remove content filtering policies, generate Classwize bypass codes, create email reports, and Safe Search settings. |
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| Reporting/Pastoral Care Administrator | Monitors and reports on students’ school network activities. |
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| Configuration Administrator | Manages the daily configuration of Linewize Filter. |
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| Guest Configuration | Manages guest account access only. |
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| WAN and Firewall Administrator | Manages core networking configuration (Firewall, WAN, VPNs, and rate limiting). Warning Do NOT assign this role to a Linewize Filter user unless instructed to do so by Linewize Support. |
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| Classroom Administrator | Manages student data, student reports, all content filtering functions, and all daily configuration items. |
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| Classroom Ed-Tech Manager | Manages Classwize classrooms and reports. |
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| Cloud Only Filter Administrator | Manages content filtering policies, SIS integrations, and directory services. Can also manage most student data and reporting features. |
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| Cloud DNS Filter Administrator | Manages the configuration and use of a Linewize DNS resolver to filter school-managed devices. |
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| Parent Administrator | Manages the configuration of Linewize Parent with access to parent management, parent data upload, and Parent configuration. |
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Special Scenarios
Pastoral Care and Counseling Role
You can limit pastoral care and counsellors to specific groups or users for which they are responsible. The Groups and Users fields will be displayed if you select the Reporting/Pastoral Care Administrator.
Common Role Combinations
Most users need only a single role to access the features and information they need to do their jobs. However, some users may need to be assigned multiple roles to meet your specific needs.
| Role and Duties | Role Combinations |
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School Administrator A faculty member needs to be able to see student data, manage classes and substitute teachers, and support visitors to the school grounds. |
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Global IT Administrator with a Cloud DNS Filtering subscription An IT Administrator setting up school-managed devices to use the Linewize DNS resolver provided by Linewize Support. |
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