> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.nikaplanet.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Invite to Team > Learn how to invite users to your team and manage team access permissions # Invite to Team Inviting users to your team allows you to collaborate on projects, share resources, and manage access permissions collectively. This guide will walk you through the step-by-step process of inviting new team members using the NikaPlanet interface. ## Overview Team invitations enable you to: * Add new collaborators to your workspace * Assign appropriate permission levels * Manage team access centrally * Streamline collaboration workflows ## How to Invite Users to Your Team ### Step 1: Navigate to Settings From your main workspace view, click on **Settings** in the left navigation sidebar. Navigate to Settings from Workspaces view ### Step 2: Access Team Members In the Settings section, you'll see your team information in the left sidebar. Make sure you select the right team before clicking on **Members** under your team name to access the team members page. Access Team Members section ### Step 3: Invite New Members On the Members page, you'll see a list of current team members. To add someone new, click the **"Invite people"** button below the member list. ### Step 4: Send Invitation A dialog will open where you can enter the email address of the person you want to invite. Enter their email and click **"Send request"** to send the invitation. Invite people dialog ## What Happens Next ### Invitation Sent Once you send the invitation: * The new member will appear in your Members list with a "Pending" status * An email invitation will be sent to the invitee's email address * The invitation will expire in 7 days if not accepted ### Invitee Receives Email The person you invited will receive an email that looks like this: Email invitation received The email contains: * A personalized invitation message * A **"Join Team"** button to accept the invitation * Information about the team they're being invited to join * Expiration details (7 days) ### Invitation Acceptance When the invitee clicks the **"Join Team"** button in their email: * They'll be redirected to create or sign into their NikaPlanet account * Once accepted, their status will change from "Pending" to "Active" in your Members list * They'll have immediate access to the team resources based on their assigned role ## Managing Team Members ### Current Members Your Members page shows all team members with their: * Email address * Username * Role (Owner, Member, etc.) * Actions available (delete, change role, etc.) ### Pending Invitations Track the status of sent invitations: * **Pending**: Invitation sent but not yet accepted * **Active**: User has joined the team * **Expired**: Invitation has expired and needs to be resent ### Resending Invitations If an invitation expires or the user doesn't respond, you can resend the invitation from the Members management interface. ## Permission Levels Team members typically have these access levels: * **Owner**: Full access to team settings and member management * **Member**: Can access team resources and collaborate on projects * **Custom**: Tailored permissions based on specific needs only for **Enterprise License** users ## Best Practices 1. **Clear Communication**: The invitation email automatically includes context about your team 2. **Appropriate Permissions**: Start with standard member access and adjust as needed 3. **Regular Review**: Periodically review team member access and permissions 4. **Follow Up**: Check with invitees if they haven't accepted within a few days ## Workspace Access and Team Permissions ### Creating Workspaces Under Teams When you create a new workspace using the "Create New Workspace" dialog, it will automatically be associated with the selected team and default to giving **"Can edit"** access to all team members. Create New Workspace dialog **Before Creation**: You can configure the default team access level: * **Can edit**: Team members can modify and manage the workspace * **Can comment**: Team members can view and add comments * **Can view**: Team members have read-only access * **Not shared**: Other members of the team will not be able to access this workspace ### Managing Workspace Access After Creation Once a workspace is created, you can modify team access permissions by: 1. **Opening the Share Dialog**: Click the share button in the top right corner of any workspace 2. **Accessing "People with access"**: Navigate to the "People with access" section 3. **Modifying Team Permissions**: Change the access level for "Nika's Team" or individual team members Share dialog with team access management **Available Permission Levels**: * **Can edit**: Full editing and management capabilities * **Can comment**: Ability to view and add comments * **Can view**: Read-only access to workspace content * **Not shared**: No access to the workspace **Additional Options**: * **Send invite email**: Automatically notify team members of access changes * **Individual member management**: Set different permissions for specific team members vs. the entire team ## Troubleshooting ### Common Issues * **Invitation Not Received**: Ask the invitee to check their spam/junk folder * **Permission Errors**: Ensure the user has the correct role assignments * **Team Access**: Verify the user is assigned to the correct team(s) ### Getting Help If you encounter issues with team invitations, contact your team administrator or reach out to NikaPlanet support for assistance. ## Next Steps After successfully inviting team members: * [Invite to Workspace](/guides/access-control/invite-to-workspace) - Learn how to invite users to specific workspaces