Team Members
Manage the members of your ZenSearch team, invite new users, and control access levels.
Overview
The Team page allows you to:
- View all team members
- Invite new members
- Assign and change roles
- Remove members from the team
Accessing Team Management
- Click Team in the left sidebar
- The Users tab shows all team members
Viewing Members
The members list displays:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Member's display name |
| Account email address | |
| Role | Current permission level |
| Joined | When they joined the team |
Inviting Members
Send an Invitation
- Click Invite Member button
- Enter the email address
- Select a role
- Click Send Invitation
Invitation Process
- Recipient receives email invitation
- They click the link to join
- They create an account (if new) or sign in
- They're added to your team
Pending Invitations
View pending invitations:
- See who hasn't accepted yet
- Resend invitations if needed
- Cancel pending invitations
Changing Roles
Update a Member's Role
- Find the member in the list
- Click the Options menu (three dots)
- Select Change Role
- Choose the new role
- Confirm the change
Role Restrictions
- Only Owners and Admins can change roles
- You cannot demote yourself from Owner
- There must always be at least one Owner
Removing Members
Remove a Team Member
- Find the member in the list
- Click the Options menu
- Select Remove
- Confirm removal
What Happens When Removed
- Member loses access immediately
- Their content remains in the system
- Connectors they created stay active
- Activity history is preserved
Self-Service Options
Members can:
- View their own role
- Leave a team (if not the only Owner)
- Update their profile
Best Practices
Security
- Regularly audit team membership
- Remove inactive members
- Use appropriate roles (least privilege)
- Review role assignments periodically
Organization
- Keep team size manageable
- Use teams for different projects/departments
- Document role assignments
- Onboard new members properly
Troubleshooting
Invitation Not Received
- Check spam/junk folders
- Verify email address is correct
- Resend the invitation
- Check email deliverability
Cannot Change Role
- Verify you have Admin or Owner role
- Check if member is the only Owner
- Ensure you're on the correct team
Cannot Remove Member
- Only Admins and Owners can remove members
- Cannot remove the only Owner
- Cannot remove yourself in some cases
Next Steps
- Roles & Permissions - Learn about each role
- Teams - Manage multiple teams