Roles & Permissions

Nook uses a simple role system to manage what family members can do within your workspace. This guide explains each role and its permissions.

Role Overview

Owner Role

The Owner is the primary administrator of the family workspace.

Owners can:

• All Adult permissions, plus:
• Delete the family workspace
• Change billing settings
• Manage calendar integrations
• Export all family data
• Transfer ownership

Note: There can only be one Owner. To transfer ownership, go to Settings > Account > Transfer Ownership.

Adult Role

Adults are trusted family members who can manage day-to-day operations.

Adults can:

• Create, edit, and delete calendar events
• Create and manage meal plans
• Manage grocery lists
• Add and edit recipes
• Manage their own notification settings
• Create and edit profiles for children
• View all family data

Adults cannot:

• Delete the family workspace
• Change billing settings
• Manage calendar integrations
• Transfer ownership

Child Role

Children have limited access appropriate for younger family members.

Children can:

• View the family calendar
• View meal plans
• View their own events
• Mark grocery items as purchased
• Receive notifications (if enabled)

Children cannot:

• Create or delete events
• Modify meal plans
• Add or edit recipes
• Change settings
• Manage other profiles

Changing Roles

Only the Owner can change member roles:

1. Go to Settings > Family
2. Click on the member's profile
3. Select the new role from the dropdown
4. Click Save

Permission Summary

*Adults can only manage children's profiles, not other adults.

Best Practices

Who Should Be an Owner

• The person who manages the household
• Someone who handles family logistics
• The account billing contact

Who Should Be an Adult

• Parents and guardians
• Older teens who help manage the household
• Other caregivers (grandparents, nannies)

Who Should Be a Child

• Younger children
• Teens who don't need management access
• Anyone who just needs to view information

Upgrading a Child to Adult

When a child is ready for more responsibility:

1. Go to Settings > Family
2. Click on their profile
3. Add their email address
4. Change role to Adult
5. They'll receive an invitation to create their own login

This lets them:

• Manage their own notifications
• Create and edit events
• Help with meal planning