> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.tahua.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.tahua.io/knowledge-base/administrator-help-guides/administrator-permissions-and-user-management/setting-up-an-account-in-tahua/user-multi-role-overview.md).

# User Multi-Role - Overview

## Discover how a user can act as different user roles in Tahua from one login e.g. Applicant and Assessor from one login

### Why we built this

Currently, if you have to wear multiple hats throughout a grant workflow, such as switching between an Applicant and an Assessor, you would have to create two separate accounts under different email addresses.

We understand that this can become a problem if you only have one email address. We also understand that having two email addresses can become difficult to manage, leading to missing important information, and worse off: not being able to complete an engagement with applicants.

This should not be confused with an Applicant registering multiple Applicant Organisations which is detailed in our [Applicant Area](/knowledge-base/applicant-help-guides/applicant-home.md)

### Introducing Multi-Role

We’ve made it easier to manage multiple roles without juggling multiple accounts. Now, whether you’re applying for a grant or assessing applications, you can do it all from a single login.

Instead of creating separate accounts for each role, you’ll be able to switch seamlessly within your profile, ensuring you receive the right notifications and have everything in one place. This means fewer missed emails, less confusion, and a smoother experience from start to finish.

You’ll still have full control over each role’s responsibilities, but now it’s all under one roof—no extra logins required.

### How To Switch Between Roles

If a user holds more than one role within the system, Tahua will display a “User Mode” switch at the bottom of the left hand menu. See [Switching Between Admin and Assessor Mode](/knowledge-base/administrator-help-guides/administrator-permissions-and-user-management/setting-up-an-account-in-tahua/profile-management-for-administrators/switching-between-admin-and-assessor-mode.md) for how that works.

Roles can be assigned in two ways: either explicitly granted by an administrator or automatically assumed by the system. Each scenario has its own short article:

* [Granting an Applicant Role to an Assessor](/knowledge-base/administrator-help-guides/administrator-permissions-and-user-management/setting-up-an-account-in-tahua/user-multi-role-overview/granting-an-applicant-role-to-an-assessor.md)
* [Granting a Verifier Role to an Applicant](/knowledge-base/administrator-help-guides/administrator-permissions-and-user-management/setting-up-an-account-in-tahua/user-multi-role-overview/granting-a-verifier-role-to-an-applicant.md)
* [Granting an Applicant Role to a Verifier](/knowledge-base/administrator-help-guides/administrator-permissions-and-user-management/setting-up-an-account-in-tahua/user-multi-role-overview/granting-an-applicant-role-to-a-verifier.md)
* [Granting an Assessor Role to an Applicant or Verifier](/knowledge-base/administrator-help-guides/administrator-permissions-and-user-management/setting-up-an-account-in-tahua/user-multi-role-overview/granting-an-assessor-role-to-an-applicant-or-verifier.md)