Confluence

Confluence is a team workspace platform for companies to create, organize, and collaborate on documents, project plans, and internal knowledge in one shared place.

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atlassian.com/software/confluence

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Collaboration

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How to add a custom space role in Confluence

Here is how to add a custom space role in confluence

First click on the settings icon in the top right corner to open confluence administration
In the sidebar, click on "Permissions"
Next, click on "Space roles" in the submenu
Under the "Custom roles" section, click on the "Add custom role" button
After that, enter a name for the custom role into the "Role name" input field
In the "Role description" field, add a description explaining the purpose of the role
Then select the permissions you want to include for this role
Finally click on the "Create" button

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Why should you add a custom space role in Confluence

Confluence is a powerful collaborative workspace designed to help teams efficiently organize and share information.

One notable feature in Confluence is the ability to add a custom space role. This capability allows teams to fine-tune access and permissions, tailoring roles to meet specific project needs and ensuring that the right people have the right level of access.

Using custom space roles enhances collaboration by creating a more secure and streamlined experience. Teams can maintain focus, improve productivity, and ensure sensitive information is accessible only to authorized personnel, making workspace management easier and more effective.

Last update

July 14, 2026

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