---
title: "Check system permissions"
slug: "check-system-permissions"
tags: ["Site Administrator", "How-to", "Totara Platform"]
updated: 2026-08-13T16:01:10Z
published: 2026-08-13T16:01:10Z
canonical: "totara.help/check-system-permissions"
---

> ## Documentation Index
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# Check system permissions

The check permissions feature provides a method to view the capabilities for a selected user based on their [role](/totara-20/docs/what-are-roles) assignments. These capabilities determine whether or not the selected user is allowed to perform associated tasks within the system or in another context.

To check a user's permissions, follow these steps:

1. Go to *Quick-access menu >* *Users > Permissions > Check system permissions*.
2. Enter the user's name into the **Search** field and press **Enter.**
3. Select the user from the list.
4. Click **Show this user’s permissions**.

A list of all permissions for the selected user is displayed. Use the filter to search the permissions list.

![Checking the permissions for a user, with a filter applied to show permissions related to programs.](https://cdn.document360.io/a007399b-031e-436b-999a-528240e16f58/Images/Documentation/image-1727449405953.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T06%3A41%3A48Z&se=2026-11-06T07%3A41%3A48Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=oz7T8ruxqHVuSjgaewBTUalN7o087lYaI5iMbuNEafA%3D)

## Next steps

- [Capability overview](/totara-20/docs/capability-overview)
- [Edit a role](/totara-20/docs/edit-a-role)

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