Beginner's Guide

Figure 6: User groups
The default setup is the same as it was for Joomla 1.5. If your are happy with the structure it is
not necessary to change anything.
Default permissions for website front end user groups
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Registered group
A registered user can log in, edit his own credentials and see parts of the site that non-registered users
cannot see.
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Author group
The author can do everything that a registered user can. An author can also write articles and modify
his or her own content. There is generally a link in the user menu for this.
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Editor group
The editor can do everything that an author can. An editor can also write and edit all articles that
appears in the front end.
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Publisher group
The publisher can do everything that an editor can. A publisher can also write articles and edit every
piece of information that appears in the front end. In addition, a publisher can decide whether articles
are published or not.
Default permissions for website back end user groups
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Manager group
A manager can create content and can see various pieces information about the system. He or she is
not allowed to:
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Administer users
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