# Manage Project Collaborators

## Overview

Projects associated with an organization are managed using a flexible, on-chain permissions system powered by [**Dao Dao**](https://daodao.zone/).

Behind the scenes, each project is organized as a **Project DAO**, which simply means that project roles, permissions, and collaboration are managed transparently and securely on-chain.

You don’t need to understand the technical details — just know that this setup allows for clear role management, shared decision-making, and built-in accountability.

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#### 1. Access Your Project

1. Log in with your **Keplr wallet** (you must have a Regen address).
2. Open your **organization dashboard** and select the **project** you want to manage.
3. Go to the **Members** section of the project.

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2\. Add Collaborators

You can add collaborators in two ways, depending on their role:

* **For Owners, Admins, or Editors:**\
  Enter the member’s **Regen address** (Keplr wallet).\
  These roles require an on-chain address because they have higher-level permissions and can perform on-chain transactions on behalf of the project.
* **For Authors or Viewers:**\
  You can invite them using either a **Regen address** *or* an **email address**.\
  Email invitations allow non-technical users or external collaborators (like data contributors or buyers) to join easily.

Once you’ve added the collaborator:

1. Assign the appropriate [**role**](#id-3.-project-roles-and-permissions) (see below).
2. Confirm the addition.
3. The member will receive an invitation and gain access based on their role.

All role assignments, voting, and governance actions are recorded and can also be managed directly in the [**DAO DAO app**](https://daodao.zone/).

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#### 3. Project Roles and Permissions

**Owner**

* Full control of the project and all DAO functions.
* Cannot be removed by Admins.
* Can manage members, funds, and project settings.

**Admin**

* Nearly identical to Owner, but **can be removed** by the Owner.
* Can manage:
  * Project funds in the DAO wallet.
  * Membership and roles.
  * Project settings and data posts.

**Editor**

* Can create, edit, and publish project content.
* Cannot manage members or funds.

**Author**

* Can create and edit their own **data posts**.
* Can delete or modify their own posts only.
* Cannot manage members or make other project changes.
* Cannot see the project portfolio, much less manage funds.

**Viewer**

* Can view **all project data**, including **private data posts**.
* Cannot see **draft posts**.
* Cannot make edits or manage members.
* Ideal for stakeholders (e.g., **buyers or partners**) who need access to view project information securely.

{% hint style="info" %}
Please note, by default project credits are issued to the Organization's account. If you want to have Admins who are not part of the Organization manage the project credits, you will need to manually send the credits to the project account.
{% endhint %}

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#### 4. Best Practices

* **Assign Admin or Owner roles carefully**, since these roles control membership and funds.
* **Invite non-technical collaborators** (like authors or data reviewers) by **email** for simplicity.
* **Use the DAO DAO app** to manage voting, membership changes, and governance proposals.
* Ensure all key contributors (Owners, Admins, Editors) have a **Keplr wallet** and **Regen address**.

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#### 5. Managing Members

* To **update or remove members**, open the **Members** section of the project or manage them through **DAO DAO**.
* Only **Owners** and **Admins** can modify roles or remove members.
* All actions are recorded **on-chain**, ensuring transparency and traceability across your project’s history.