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User Roles

Testify has different roles with specific permissions and features. Understanding your role helps you use the platform effectively.

Role Types​

👨‍🏫 Teacher​

Teachers create questions, build exams, and assess students.

Permissions:

  • ✅ Create and edit questions
  • ✅ Build online and offline exams
  • ✅ Grade student submissions
  • ✅ View student analytics
  • ✅ Manage question bank
  • ✅ Use AI generation features
  • ✅ Import questions from PDF
  • ❌ Manage users (unless also admin)
  • ❌ Configure billing

Best For:

  • Subject teachers
  • Exam creators
  • Content developers
  • Tutors

Teacher's Guide →

👨‍🎓 Student​

Students take exams, view results, and practice.

Permissions:

  • ✅ Take assigned exams
  • ✅ View own results
  • ✅ Practice with questions
  • ✅ Use AI tutor
  • ✅ Track own performance
  • ❌ Create questions
  • ❌ Create exams
  • ❌ View other students' results
  • ❌ Access admin features

Best For:

  • School/college students
  • Exam takers
  • Self-learners

Student's Guide →

👨‍💼 Administrator​

Admins manage users, configure settings, and oversee the platform.

Permissions:

  • ✅ Manage all users
  • ✅ Configure system settings
  • ✅ Enable/disable features
  • ✅ Manage billing and subscriptions
  • ✅ View all analytics
  • ✅ Generate reports
  • ✅ Manage institutions
  • ✅ All teacher permissions

Best For:

  • School administrators
  • IT managers
  • System administrators

Admin's Guide →

🏫 Institution Admin​

Manages entire institution with multiple teachers and students.

Permissions:

  • ✅ All admin permissions
  • ✅ Manage multiple departments
  • ✅ Configure institution settings
  • ✅ Bulk user management
  • ✅ Institution-wide analytics
  • ✅ Reseller features (if applicable)

Best For:

  • School principals
  • Institution heads
  • Educational organizations

Role Comparison​

FeatureStudentTeacherAdminInstitution Admin
Take Exams✅✅✅✅
Create Questions❌✅✅✅
Create Exams❌✅✅✅
Grade Exams❌✅✅✅
View Own Results✅✅✅✅
View All Results❌✅ (own students)✅✅
AI Generation❌✅✅✅
Manage Users❌❌✅✅
Billing❌❌✅✅
Feature Toggles❌❌✅✅
System Reports❌❌✅✅

Multiple Roles​

Some users may have multiple roles:

Teacher + Admin​

  • Full teaching capabilities
  • Plus administrative access
  • Common for department heads

Student + Teacher​

  • Can take exams as student
  • Can create exams as teacher
  • Useful for teaching assistants

Switching Roles​

If you have multiple roles:

  1. Click your profile icon (top-right)
  2. Select "Switch Role"
  3. Choose desired role
  4. Dashboard updates accordingly

Switch Role

Role-Based Dashboard​

Each role sees a different dashboard:

Teacher Dashboard​

  • Question bank stats
  • Exam schedule
  • Student performance
  • Quick actions

Student Dashboard​

  • Upcoming exams
  • Recent results
  • Practice recommendations
  • Performance trends

Admin Dashboard​

  • User statistics
  • System health
  • Feature usage
  • Billing status

Requesting Role Change​

To change your role:

  1. Contact your administrator
  2. Or email support@edukali.ai
  3. Provide reason for change
  4. Admin approves and updates

Next Steps​

Based on your role, explore the relevant guide:

Or continue with: