# Importing Roles
> Source: https://development.fuze-store.com/docs/store/import/roles

# Importing Roles

You can import roles into Fuze Store POS to set up or update staff access levels in bulk. Each role defines which parts of the system a staff member can access.

![The Import Roles dialog in the Fuze Store app showing a CSV file upload area and a Download Template button](/docs/store/import/import-upload-dialog.png)

## Step-by-Step Guide

1. Open the sidebar menu.
2. Go to **Store** and select **Store** from the list.
3. Select **Import** from the Store screen.
4. Fill in the import form:
   - Choose **Roles** from the Type dropdown.
   - Upload your file in **CSV** or **Excel** format.
     > See [Sample Roles.xlsx](#) for reference.
5. Click **Import**. Your roles will be added to the store.

## Field Reference

Here are the columns in the Roles import file:

| Field | Description | Required | Possible Values | Example |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **id** | UUID identifier for the role. Leave empty to create a new role. | | | 123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000 |
| **code** | Short code for internal use. Also serves as an identifier. An existing code updates the matching role. | | | Cashier |
| **name** | Name of the role. | **Yes** | | Cashier |
| **description** | A short note about the role. | | | Responsible for handling customer transactions |
| **is_active** | Whether the role is active. | **Yes** | YES, NO | YES |
| **permissions** | Pipe-separated list of permissions. See the full list below. | **Yes** | See list below | store\|category_view\|product\|service\|staff_view |

## List of Permissions

- **superadmin** -- Full access to all features and settings

- **store** -- Manage store settings (includes all store_ permissions)
  - **store_modify** -- Modify store settings
  - **store_preferences_modify** -- Change store preferences
  - **store_export** -- Export store data
  - **store_import** -- Import store data
  - **store_dashboard_view** -- View the store dashboard

- **area** -- Manage store areas (includes all area_ permissions)
  - **area_view** -- View areas and units
  - **area_modify** -- Modify areas and units
  - **area_delete** -- Delete areas and units

- **billing_history** -- Manage billing history (includes all billing_history_ permissions)
  - **billing_history_view** -- View billing history
  - **billing_history_download** -- Download billing history

- **category** -- Manage categories (includes all category_ permissions)
  - **category_view** -- View categories
  - **category_modify** -- Modify categories
  - **category_delete** -- Delete categories

- **customer** -- Manage customers (includes all customer_ permissions)
  - **customer_view** -- View customers
  - **customer_modify** -- Modify customers
  - **customer_delete** -- Delete customers

- **discount** -- Manage discounts (includes all discount_ permissions)
  - **discount_view** -- View discounts
  - **discount_modify** -- Modify discounts
  - **discount_delete** -- Delete discounts

- **event** -- Manage events (includes all event_ permissions)
  - **event_view** -- View events
  - **event_modify** -- Modify events
  - **event_delete** -- Delete events

- **gift_card** -- Manage gift cards (includes all gift_card_ permissions)
  - **gift_card_view** -- View gift cards
  - **gift_card_modify** -- Modify gift cards
  - **gift_card_delete** -- Delete gift cards

- **invitation** -- Manage invitations (includes all invitation_ permissions)
  - **invitation_view** -- View invitations
  - **invitation_modify** -- Modify invitations
  - **invitation_delete** -- Delete invitations

- **item** -- Manage items (includes all item_ permissions)
  - **item_view** -- View items
  - **item_modify** -- Modify items
  - **item_delete** -- Delete items

- **order** -- Manage orders (includes all order_ permissions)
  - **order_view** -- View orders
  - **order_create** -- Create new orders
  - **order_modify** -- Modify orders

- **payment_method** -- Manage payment methods (includes all payment_method_ permissions)
  - **payment_method_view** -- View payment methods
  - **payment_method_modify** -- Modify payment methods

- **refund** -- Manage refunds (includes all refund_ permissions)
  - **refund_view** -- View refunds
  - **refund_modify** -- Modify refunds

- **report** -- Manage reports (includes all report_ permissions)
  - **report_view** -- View reports
  - **report_download** -- Download reports

- **role** -- Manage roles (includes all role_ permissions)
  - **role_view** -- View roles
  - **role_modify** -- Modify roles
  - **role_delete** -- Delete roles

- **session** -- Manage sessions (includes all session_ permissions)
  - **session_modify** -- Modify sessions

- **staff** -- Manage staff (includes all staff_ permissions)
  - **staff_view** -- View staff
  - **staff_modify** -- Modify staff
  - **staff_delete** -- Delete staff

- **subscription** -- Manage subscription (includes all subscription_ permissions)
  - **subscription_view** -- View subscription details

- **tax** -- Manage taxes (includes all tax_ permissions)
  - **tax_view** -- View taxes
  - **tax_modify** -- Modify taxes
  - **tax_delete** -- Delete taxes

- **transaction** -- Manage transactions (includes all transaction_ permissions)
  - **transaction_view** -- View transactions
  - **transaction_modify** -- Modify transactions

- **waiting_list** -- Manage waiting list (includes all waiting_list_ permissions)
  - **waiting_list_view** -- View waiting list
  - **waiting_list_modify** -- Modify waiting list

## Tips

- Review your data before importing to avoid errors.
- Download a sample export file first if you are unsure about formatting.
- Use clear, descriptive names for your roles.
- Assign only the permissions each role actually needs.