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# What's the Access Difference Between a Member-Type User and a Builder-Type User?
- URL: https://blog.jestor.com/member-vs-builder-jestor/
- Published: 2026-07-22T15:52:14.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-22T15:52:14.000Z
- Author: Bruno Bannach

In **Jestor**, a member-type user is meant for anyone who just uses already-configured processes, while a builder has access to create and edit tables, apps, automations, and the account's structure.

### Why separate these two access levels

Not everyone on the team should be able to change how a process works — the recommendation is that most people use what's already been set up, while only a few, usually the ones responsible for the structure, get builder access.

### What each type of user can do

- Member: fills out forms, moves cards, uses the day-to-day process
- Builder: creates and edits tables, apps, automations, and account settings
- The default recommendation is to keep most of the team as members
- Custom roles can further refine what each group can access

### How to set the access type when adding a user

1. Go to the users area inside Jestor's settings
2. Click add user and enter the person's email
3. Choose the seat type: usually member, with exceptions
4. Assign a specific role, if you need to further fine-tune permissions

### Process automation with control over who can change what

Separating member and builder is the foundation of permission control within **process automation** in Jestor, reducing the risk of someone accidentally changing a flow that other team members depend on.

### Table Summary

| User type   | What they can do                                |
| ----------- | ----------------------------------------------- |
| **Member**  | Uses already-configured processes               |
| **Builder** | Creates and edits tables, apps, and automations |

### Video Tutorial: Step by Step

*Video: Ep 5: How to Add and Manage Users in Jestor — video tutorial showing this feature in practice, right inside the Jestor interface.*

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Which user type is recommended for most of the team?** The member type, reserving builder access for those who really need to change the structure of processes.

**Can a builder also use processes the way a member does?** Yes, the builder has broader access, including everything a member can already do.

**Can I change a user's access type later?** Yes, you can edit a user's seat type at any time on [jestor.com](https://jestor.com/?ref=blog.jestor.com).

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