How to Add a User to a Project
Complete guide to adding team members and managing project access in Mastt
Adding users to your Mastt project ensures your team has the right access to collaborate on cost, risk, and schedule management. This guide covers both standard and admin methods for user management.
Before you start:
- You need Project Admin permissions or Workspace Admin access
- The user must already exist in your workspace (if not, invite them first)
How to add users from within a Project (Project Admins)
Step 1: Navigate to your project
- Open the project where you want to add users
Step 2: Access Project Settings
- Click the Settings icon in the in the bottom left sidebar
Step 3: Open User Management
- Select User Management from the left-hand menu
Step 4: Add team members
- Click on the Enter email to invite box
- Search for the person by name or email or
- If they're new to your workspace, enter their email address and click "Use this address: user-email@test.com"
Step 5: Set access permissions
- Choose their access (Viewer or Standard) based on their permission
- Click Invite Users
Result: New users receive an email invitation to create their Mastt account (if needed) and gain access to the project immediately.
How to add users from Workspace Admin (Workspace Admins only)
Step 1: Access Admin panel
- Click on your name in the top right corner of Mastt
- Select Admin from the dropdown menu
Step 2: Navigate to Projects
- Select Projects from the admin menu to see all workspace projects
Step 3: Locate your project
- Find the project in the list and click the Actions button (three dots) alongside it
Step 4: Manage user
- Choose Edit from the dropdown menu
Step 5: Access User Management
- In the Project Settings dialogue box, select User Management from the left-hand menu
Step 6: Add and configure users
- Follow How to add users from within a Project step 4-5 to add users and set their permissions
Result: Added users receive an email notification and can immediately access the project with their assigned permissions. They'll see the project in their Mastt dashboard on next login.
Troubleshooting & FAQ
Q: What if the person I invited didn't receive the email?
Ask them to check their spam folder first. If still not found, contact Mastt support.
Q: What if I can't find someone in the dropdown list?
They don't have access to your workspace yet. Enter their email address manually and they'll receive an invitation to join (admin permissions required).
Q: What if I need to remove someone's access later?
Return to User Management and click the remove icon next to their name to revoke project access (admin permissions required).
Q: What if the invitation expires?
Invitations expire after 24 hours. Simply click the three dots next to the user's name and click resend invite or get invite link (admin permissions required).
Need help? Contact our Support Team if you're having trouble with user permissions or project access.