How to assign communication rights to staff in d6 Communicator

How to assign communication rights to staff in d6 Communicator

This article explains how to assign communication rights to a staff member in d6 Communicator so they can send direct or group messages. It is for school administrators (Superusers) completing communication setup after implementation.

My School > Staff > Staff

How do I assign communication rights to a staff member?

  1. Navigate to My School > Staff > Staff.

  2. Edit the profile of the relevant staff member check the communication rights below the program access information.

Notes

  • Active profile required: A staff profile must be set to active before communication rights take effect.

  • Role-based permission: Message rights are controlled by the user role the staff member is linked to, not by the individual profile alone.

Frequently asked questions

Why can't a staff member send direct or group messages?

Check that the staff profile is active under My School > Staff > Staff, and that the user role they are linked to allows direct or group messages.

Does a staff profile need to be active before rights work?

Yes. The profile must be edited and set to active before any assigned communication rights take effect.

Where do I check which role a staff member is linked to?

Open the staff member's profile under My School > Staff > Staff and review the user role field linked to that profile.

Last updated: July 2026  |  Version 1.0  |  Draft

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