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title: "Permissions in Be Heard"
url: "https://terryberry.productfruits.help/en/article/permissions"
language: "en"
last_updated: "2026-02-02T16:30:48.976Z"
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# Permissions in Be Heard

Permissions define exactly what each role can do in Be Heard. They give Admins control while keeping data secure and feedback anonymous.

### Permissions by Role

Below is a table highlighting common permissions and how they typically apply to Survey Admins and Survey Managers:

|  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **GENERAL PERMISSIONS** |  |  |  |
| **Permission** | **SurveyAdmin** | **SurveyManager** | **Notes** |
| CreateSurvey | Yes | No | Admins design and launch surveys. Managers only view surveys they are assigned. |
| CreateSurveyTemplates | Yes | No | Admins manage the template library for reuse. |
| [CreateSurveyWithAI](https://terryberry.productfruits.help/en/article/other-feature-details-for-be-heard-surveys) | Yes | No | Reserved for Admins; supports AI-powered survey creation. |
| ViewSurveyTemplates | Yes | Limited | Managers may view shared templates but cannot edit them. |
| ViewSurveyResults | Yes | No | Admins access all dashboards and results. |
| ViewManagedSurveyResults | No | Yes | Managers see results for their own direct team only. |
| **ENGAGEMENT SURVEYS** |  |  |  |
| **Permission** | **SurveyAdmin** | **SurveyManager** | **Notes** |
| CreateEngagementSurvey | Yes | No | Admin-only function. May be added to the custom role. |
| CreateEngagementSurveyTemplates | Yes | No | Admin-only function. |
| ViewEngagementSurveyTemplates | Yes | Limited | Managers view if shared. |
| ViewEngagementSurveyResults | Yes | No | Admins see all engagement survey results. |
| ViewManagedEngagementSurveyResults | No | Yes | Managers see only their direct team’s results. |
| **EXPERIENCE SURVEYS** |  |  |  |
| **Permission** | **SurveyAdmin** | **SurveyManager** | **Notes** |
| CreateExperienceSurvey | Yes | No | Admin-only function. |
| CreateExperienceSurveyTemplates | Yes | No | Admin-only function. |
| ViewExperienceSurveyTemplates | Yes | Limited | Managers view if shared. |
| ViewExperienceSurveyResults | Yes | No | Admins see all experience survey results. |
| ViewManagedExperienceSurveyResults | No | Yes | Managers see only their direct team’s results. |
| **AD HOC SURVEYS** |  |  |  |
| **Permission** | **SurveyAdmin** | **SurveyManager** | **Notes** |
| CreateAdHocSurvey | Yes | No | Admin-only function. |
| CreateAdHocSurveyTemplates | Yes | No | Admin-only function. |
| ViewAdHocSurveyTemplates | Yes | Limited | Managers view if shared. |
| ViewAdHocSurveyResults | Yes | No | Admins see all ad hoc survey results. |
| ViewManagedAdHocSurveyResults | No | Yes | Managers see only their direct team’s results. |

  
 

### **Security** 

Without the **SurveyAdmin**, **SurveyManager** or **custom role** permissions, surveys are not displayed or accessible. This prevents unauthorized access to survey information.