Users can have different profiles depending on their role in the GeoNetwork system. A profile defines what tasks the user can perform.
User profiles are hierarchical and based on inheritance. This means that a user with an Editor profile can create and modify new metadata records, but can also use all functions a Registered user can use.
Rights associated with the profiles are illustrated in detail in the list below:
Administrator Profile
The Administrator has special privileges that give access to all available functions. These include:
Full rights for creating new groups and new users
Rights to change users/groups’ profiles
Full rights for creating/editing/deleting new/old metadata
Perform system administration and configuration tasks.
User Administrator Profile
The User Administrator is the administrator of his/her own group with the following privileges:
Full rights on creating new users within the own group
Rights to change users profiles within the own group
Full rights on creating/editing/ deleting new/old data within the own group
Content Reviewer Profile
The content reviewer is the only person allowed to give final clearance on the metadata publication on the Intranet and/or on the Internet:
Rights on reviewing metadata content within the own group and authorising its publication
Editor Profile
The editor works on metadata with following privileges:
Full rights on creating/editing/ deleting new/old data within the own group
Registered User Profile
The Registered User has more access privileges than non-authenticated Guest users:
Right to download protected data
Other documents: The complete manual in pdf format | License | Readme | Changes