Spokn Platform Roles & Permissions
Last updated July 21, 2026
This article outlines the different user roles available in Spokn and what each role is permitted to do.
Roles determine what a user can access, create, edit, publish, and manage within the platform.
Overview of Roles
Spokn typically includes four roles:
- Admin
- Creator
- Contributor
Permissions may vary slightly depending on your organization’s package.
1. Admin
Highest level of access
Admins are the highest 'level' of users on Spokn and they have full control over workspace settings and content. Crucially, they can see and edit all video stories created on Spokn - including those started by other users.
Permissions
- Create, edit, and publish their own video stories
- Edit and publish video stories started by other users
- Manage workspace settings
- Manage core brand settings
- Add and remove users
- Assign and update user roles
- Access analytics and engagement metrics
2. Creator
Content creation and publishing role
Creator have the ability to start and edit video stories on Spokn. They can't see or edit a video Story started by other another user. Depending on the workplace settings, Creators may be able to directly publish and share their video stories, or they be be required to submit video stories to an Admin for approval before publishing.
Permissions
- Create and edit content
- Publish content (if publishing permissions are enabled)
- Organize content into folders
- View analytics for content performance
Limitations
- Cannot see or edit video stories started by other users unless they've been added as a Collaborator
- Cannot modify workspace-level settings or branding
- Cannot add new Creators to the company’s account
3. Contributor
Recording role only
Contributors do not need a login. They can record clips for a video story, but they can't start or edit a video Story.
Permissions
- Record or upload clips
Limitations
- Cannot start, edit or publish video stories
- No access to any editing or administrative functions.
For additional support with roles or permissions, contact your Spokn workspace administrator or contact Spokn Support .