User Types on Family Tools

Family Tools has three main types of users:

1. Parent – Full control and management access.
2. Standard – Independent login with limited control.
3. Linked – Connected to a Parent profile, best for young children.

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Quick Comparison

Feature / Ability	Parent	Standard	Linked
Has own email & password	✅	✅	❌ (accessed through Parent)
Can invite new users	✅	❌	❌
Can upgrade/remove users	✅	❌	❌
Can check off chores	✅	Only their own	Only their own
Can create/edit/delete chores	✅	Only their own	❌
Can create/edit/delete calendar events	✅	✅	Only their own
Can purchase subscription	✅	❌	❌
Accessible by Parent directly	N/A	❌	✅
Can delete own profile	✅	✅	❌
Best for…	Parents/guardians or adults managing the account	Older children with their own device	Young children without login credentials

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Parent Users

• First account created is automatically a Parent.
• Can invite, manage, and upgrade other users.
• Full access to all chores, tasks, events, lists, and meals.
• Can start trials and manage subscriptions.

See: How to Make a User into a Parent User

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Linked Users

• Default type when a Parent adds a new user.
• No email or password – managed entirely through a Parent profile.
• Perfect for young children who can’t manage their own login.
• Can be upgraded to Standard or Parent profile.

See: How to Make a Linked User into a Standard or Parent User

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Standard Users

• Independent login with email and password.
• Best for older children with their own device.
• Can see, edit, or delete their own content.
• Parents cannot access their profile directly.
• Can delete their own account.
• May be upgraded to Parent profile.

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Customizing Permissions

While we use the terms Parent, Standard, and Linked to explain default features, the Family Tools App is flexible.

• Parent users can adjust permissions for each family member to fit individual needs.
• These options are found in Settings → Family → Permissions.
• This means you can fine-tune what a Parent, Standard or Linked user can or cannot do, beyond the default roles.

See: How to Adjust Permissions for Users

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With default roles + flexible permissions, Family Tools adapts to your family’s unique needs.