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How to Edit an Existing Role in Kayana Partner Admin

Last updated May 15, 2026

This guide explains how to edit an existing role from the Roles & Permissions section in Kayana Partner Admin. You can update a role's name, colour, description, and permissions at any time.

Steps

  1. Log in to Kayana Partner Admin using your credentials.
  2. From the left-hand sidebar, select Users & Permissions.
  3. Click Roles & Permissions. The Roles & Permissions screen will open, displaying all existing roles in your organisation.
  4. Use the Search field at the top of the screen to find the role you want to edit.
  5. Locate the role you want to update and click the Edit (pencil) icon in the Actions column. The Update Role form will open. This form contains the same fields as the Add New Role form, pre-populated with the role's existing details.
  6. Update the required fields as needed:

Basic Information

  • Role Name — Update the role name if required (maximum 50 characters).
  • Role Colour — Click Change Colour to update the colour assigned to this role.
  • Description — Update the description of what this role can do (maximum 150 characters).

Permissions

Toggle the relevant permissions ON or OFF as required:

PermissionDescription
DashboardStay informed with up-to-date operational status. (Mandatory — cannot be disabled)
Product ManagementManage products and their access.
Customer ManagementManage customers and their access.
Analytics & ReportsAccess to analytics, reports, orders, and disputes.
Payment ServicesManage services operations and settings.
Users & PermissionsManage users, roles, and access control.
Kayana TicketingManage and track support tickets efficiently.
SettingsConfigure system and organisation settings.
  1. Once all changes have been made, click the Update Role button at the bottom of the form.
  2. A toast notification will appear confirming the role has been updated successfully.
  3. You will be returned to the Roles & Permissions screen where the updated role will reflect your changes.

Next Steps

To create an additional role for your organisation, follow the How to Create a New Role in Kayana Partner Admin guide.

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