--- title: What are the different levels of security? description: What are the levels of access? How does online giving login relate? Detailed and summary overview. --- [Skip to content](https://help.churchteams.com/knowledge/security-level-access-what-can-each-level-do#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [More support](https://help.churchteams.com/knowledge/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) ![Churchteams Logo](https://help.churchteams.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CT%20Churchteams%20Logo.png?width=320&height=62&name=CT%20Churchteams%20Logo.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [More support](https://help.churchteams.com/knowledge/kb-tickets/new) - [Contact us](https://go.churchteams.com/contact/) [Contact us](https://go.churchteams.com/contact/) How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Help Center](https://help.churchteams.com/knowledge?hsLang=en) 2. [Settings](https://help.churchteams.com/knowledge/settings?hsLang=en) 3. [User Accounts](https://help.churchteams.com/knowledge/settings?hsLang=en#user-accounts) # What are the different levels of security? ## What are the levels of access? How does online giving login relate? Detailed and summary overview. **Detail** Click [HERE](https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AnSo7V2qOeCEdGhaRUFXNnFXWkVwV0J2TWVkajJiRGc&hl=en#gid=0) to see the detailed spreadsheet access for each security level. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ In this tutorial, you'll find a brief summary of each of the security levels in Churchteams as well as a snapshot of what is seen on the screen for each.  In Churchteams, the **Member security level** refers to a person in your database, regardless of their Church Member Type.  We are simply implying a member of the database.    The **Guest security level** refers to anyone who is not currently in your database, but is filling out a public registration form from a link or Keyword. First, let’s look at the login page and how the different security levels access Churchteams. The unique login link to your Churchteams account was emailed to your account admin after signing up, and is also emailed out for access each time you add a new user.  We recommend that all staff bookmark this page or save it as a favorite in their browser.  At the Admin security level, the link can also be found on the **Settings \> User Accounts** page, in case you need to reshare it with someone.     ![Screenshot 2026-04-30 154219](https://help.churchteams.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-04-30%20154219.png?width=275&height=296&name=Screenshot%202026-04-30%20154219.png)**Not every security level uses a unique login.** **The only security levels that require a unique login (email address/password) are:** - **Coach** - **Admin Assistant** - **Staff** - **Group or Financial Admin**   **Group leaders** and **Check-In** access do not use an email and password here.  Instead, for both of those security levels, click the "Check-In Login" button, then use a shared password.  The Check-In and Leader passwords are found and can be edited on the **Settings \> User Account** page.  (\***Best practice and easiest viewing of Groups for a Leader is to text ME to your Text-to-Church number**, rather than using the link, unless they just prefer working on a desk or laptop.) **![Website Integration Links - Staff & Member](https://help.churchteams.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20Integration%20Links%20-%20Staff%20%26%20Member.png?width=377&height=239&name=Website%20Integration%20Links%20-%20Staff%20%26%20Member.png)Member (anyone in your database) access is easiest by texting ME to your Text-to-Church number.**  Additionally, you can share the member access link.  It is found on the **Communication \> Website Integration** page.  This is useful for someone who prefers laptop or desktop access.     ### **A GLANCE AT EACH OF THE SECURITY LEVELS** 1. **Guest.**  The Guest level refers to anyone using a Keyword or public registration link to register for an event or donate to your church.  No login is needed. (Think of the Guest security level as a guest to the database, website or app, not necessarily a guest to the church.) Here is a sample registration form that is visible at the Guest security level. ![Registration Form - NEW UI](https://help.churchteams.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Registration%20Form%20-%20NEW%20UI.png?width=608&height=815&name=Registration%20Form%20-%20NEW%20UI.png) 2. **![App Home July 2024 with Install Button](https://help.churchteams.com/hs-fs/hubfs/App%20Home%20July%202024%20with%20Install%20Button.png?width=263&height=504&name=App%20Home%20July%202024%20with%20Install%20Button.png)Member.**  (Think of the Member security level as a person in your database, not necessarily a member of your church.)  Member-level information is most easily accessed by texting ME to your Text-to-Church number.  From there, the person will need to log in (or click "Forgot Password"). They will then have the option to install the App if they'd like.   This same screen can be accessed on a desktop by sending the person the Member Login Link found on the **Communicate \> Website Integration** page. ![Website Integration Links - Staff & Member](https://help.churchteams.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20Integration%20Links%20-%20Staff%20%26%20Member.png?width=295&height=187&name=Website%20Integration%20Links%20-%20Staff%20%26%20Member.png) 3. **Leader.**  Leaders can see their groups and be given access to group member information that is stored at the leader level and lower.  The easiest and recommended way for Leaders to access Churchteams is to text ME to your Text-to-Church number.  They will get the app screen (shown above in the Member information) and should click the Groups bar to view their groups.   Alternatively, Leaders can be sent the link to your Churchteams account (found on the Settings \> User Accounts page).  On the login screen, rather than entering an email address and password, click the Check-In Login button, then enter the shared Leader password (found on the Settings \> User Accounts page).![Leader Level Access](https://help.churchteams.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Leader%20Level%20Access.png?width=644&height=340&name=Leader%20Level%20Access.png) 4. **Check-in.**  Check-In can be accessed by clicking the "Check-in Login" button on the login screen (instead of entering an email and password).  Enter the shared Check-in password to access the check-in screen. ![Screenshot 2026-04-30 155928](https://help.churchteams.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-04-30%20155928.png?width=396&height=139&name=Screenshot%202026-04-30%20155928.png) 5. **Coach.**  Oversees a handful of groups.  A person logged in at this level sees a list of the groups they are a coach over, not a staff/admin dashboard, when they log in. ![Coach Level Access](https://help.churchteams.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Coach%20Level%20Access.png?width=644&height=310&name=Coach%20Level%20Access.png) 6. **Administrative Assistant.**  Similar to Staff level. Has Dashboard access and can be given financial reports or data entry access (**Giving \> Settings \> Other options**).  ![Admin Assistant-1](https://help.churchteams.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Admin%20Assistant-1.png?width=644&height=347&name=Admin%20Assistant-1.png) 7. **Staff.**   This is the most common security level for most of your staff team.  This security level opens up to the Dashboard homescreen with the main navigation menu on the left. They do not, however, have a Giving or Settings option on their menu.  Staff-level users can manage people, groups, reports, communication, check-in, workflows, etc.![Screenshot 2026-04-30 160258](https://help.churchteams.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-04-30%20160258.png?width=670&height=361&name=Screenshot%202026-04-30%20160258.png) 8. **Group Admin.**  Can do everything staff can but also has access to customize all settings except finances.  Notice the gear icon in the Navigation Menu.![Screenshot 2026-04-30 160403](https://help.churchteams.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-04-30%20160403.png?width=670&height=363&name=Screenshot%202026-04-30%20160403.png) 9. **Financial Admin.**  Has access to customize everything, including finances and settings. ![Admin Assistant](https://help.churchteams.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Admin%20Assistant.png?width=644&height=348&name=Admin%20Assistant.png) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ **Online Giving** access is distinct from the 9 security levels within the system.  The Online Giving & Activity Link (**Giving \> Settings \> Online Giving**) can be used to allow individuals to log in to see both their giving and their activity.  Note the title on this login page. ![G&A](https://help.churchteams.com/hs-fs/hubfs/G%26A.png?width=538&height=330&name=G%26A.png) - 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