---
title: "Rocket Chat Room Roles and Permissions"
slug: "room-roles"
description: "Configure room roles in Rocket Chat. Ensure secure communications with proper permissions and controls."
updated: 2026-05-18T19:42:46Z
published: 2026-05-18T21:38:33Z
canonical: "docs.rocket.chat/room-roles"
---

> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.rocket.chat/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Room Roles

Room roles define what members can do within a specific [room](/v1/docs/rooms), including [Channels](/v1/docs/channels), [Teams](/v1/docs/teams), and [Discussions](/v1/docs/discussion).

Room roles apply only within the room where they are assigned and do not affect workspace-wide permissions. Each role grants a defined set of room-scoped permissions.

## Available room roles

By default, Rocket.Chat provides the following room roles:

- **Owner**: Has full control of the room, including managing members, editing room settings, and deleting the room.
- **Moderator**: Helps maintain order in the room. Can delete messages, remove users, and pin messages.
- **Leader**: Assists with room management, including managing members and updating room details.

> [!WARNING]
> **Custom room roles are exclusively available on the** [**premium plans**](/v1/docs/our-plans)**. See** [Custom Roles](/v1/docs/custom-roles) **for more information.**

## Assign room roles

> [!WARNING]
> **Roles can only be assigned to users who are already members of the room.**

To assign a role:

1. Open the desired room and click the **Members** icon in the room menu bar.
2. Select the user.
3. Open the kebab menu next to their name.
4. Click **Set as <role>**.

> [!NOTE]
> Notes:
> 
> - By default, only room **Owners** can assign roles. This behavior may vary depending on workspace permission settings.
> - A user can have multiple roles within the same room.

## Remove a room role

Room roles can be revoked if they are no longer needed.

To remove a role:

1. Open the desired room.
2. Click the **Members** icon.
3. Select the user.
4. Open the kebab menu next to their name.
5. Click **Remove as <role>**.

> [!NOTE]
> **For more details about roles and permissions, see the official documentation on** [**Roles**](/v1/docs/roles-in-rocketchat) **and** [**Permissions**](/v1/docs/permissions)**.**