How do I invite colleagues to the Advanced Agency Portal? How to manage team access in SmartRecruiters?
Last updated: February 20, 2026
By assigning the correct roles and permissions, you ensure team members have the appropriate level of access while maintaining system security.
Adding a New Team Member
To invite a colleague:
Go to Settings → User management (under permissions)
Click + Add new user
Enter the required details
Assign the appropriate role and permissions
Send invite
Once the user logs in, check 📄 Agency Portal Settings Guide - Initial setup for the initial setup.
Modify existing user permissions
Within SmartRecruiters
Go to Settings → User management (under permissions)
Click the pencil (edit user) l next to the team member you'd like to edit.
Enter the change
Save changes
Agency specific
Go to settings
Scroll down & click AgencyPortal settings
Click Permissions
Use the drop down menu for editing the Advanced AgencyPortal-specific permissions (tip: also review Chat & Communication settings within the AgencyPortal settings).
Minimal Role & Permission Recommendations
To maintain security and clarity, assign the minimum permissions necessary.
Recruiters
Recommended permissions:
Managing agencies access
View master contracts
Interact with agencies
Administrators
Recommended permissions:
Full system access
Managing master contracts
Managing agencies access
Best Practices
Regularly review and audit user access.
Assign permissions based on responsibilities, not job titles alone.
Remove or deactivate access promptly when team members leave or change roles.
Need help?
Contact SmartRecruiters support.