What is a Network Coordinator?
A network coordinator is the designated point of contact for a network and “owns” a network in the sense that they:
- created the network (unless ownership has been transferred since initially creating it) and can delete the network
- receive communication and requests from members of the network
- determine how open the network permissions are for allowing members to contribute content to the network
- manage the membership of the network, including designating admins for the network (read more below).
The network coordinator role is titled “owner” on the manage members page.
What are Network Admins?
Network coordinators can choose to be the sole person with access to administrative functions for the network or can designate other members of the network as admins. Admins have access to nearly all of the same administrative functions as coordinators, with a few exceptions.
What differentiates coordinators and admins?
- A network coordinator is the only person who can transfer ownership of a network.
- Coordinators are also the singular point of contact in receiving messages and requests from members.
- There can only be one coordinator. There can be numerous admins.
Be aware that admins have the ability to delete network content and the network itself.
What Capabilities are Unique to Coordinators & Admins?
Capabilities unique to coordinators and admins include:
- editing or deleting content on the network regardless of who authored the content
- sending email messages with network branding directly from the platform to all network members or select members
- editing or deleting the network and managing network settings
- inviting, adding, removing members and assigning member roles (admins can assign other admins, but only coordinators can assign new coordinator)
How to Assign Network Admins
Follow these steps to assign a member as admin of the network:
- Go to the members tab on your network page
- Click the “manage members” tab (you will only see this orange tab if you are a coordinator or admin and logged in)
- Scroll down to the list of network members and find the name of the person that you would like to make an admin. Click the “Make Admin” link in blue to the far right of their name.