> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.openloyalty.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.openloyalty.io/integrations-and-data-exchange/custom-fields/permissions.md).

# Permissions

Custom Fields have their own permission, visible in the role permission list once the feature is enabled for your instance. It controls the **schema** (groups and fields) — not whether a user can enter values on a member, campaign, or reward form.

<table><thead><tr><th width="168.83984375">Permission level</th><th>Effect</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>No access</strong></td><td>The <strong>Custom Fields</strong> item is hidden from the side menu, and the schema screens can't be reached by URL. Values are still visible and editable on the Member / Direct / Automation / Referral / Challenge / Leaderboard / Fortune Wheel / Reward forms.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>View</strong></td><td>The schema editor is read-only — all fields and buttons are disabled, and the summary step can't be reached. Values on entity forms remain editable.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>View + Modify</strong></td><td>Full management of the schema — create, edit, activate/deactivate, and delete groups and fields.</td></tr></tbody></table>

{% hint style="info" %}
**Managing the schema and filling in values are two separate permissions.** A user without any access to the Custom Fields module can still enter and update values on member and campaign forms, as long as they have the underlying Member/Campaign/Reward permission.
{% endhint %}

For the full permission list, see [Available Permissions (ACL)](/administration/settings/roles/available-permissions-acl.md).


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