Understand why menu visibility is not permission
Pixie CRM guidance. Follow the route for your workspace, check your role and enabled modules, and verify the result before moving on.
A disabled menu entry is hidden from navigation but the module does not revoke route or record permissions.
Where to goAdmin Area → Setup → Menu Setup
Before you start
- Verify the module is active and use the exact navigation shown above.
- Use an account with the stated module and core CRM permissions.
- Use known test records when changing statuses, visibility, saved filters or global navigation.
What this guide helps you do
A disabled menu entry is hidden from navigation but the module does not revoke route or record permissions. The instructions below follow the supplied module’s live menu, controller, form, model and JavaScript flow.
Follow these steps
- Reproduce the behaviour with a controlled administrator account.
- Use CRM roles/capabilities to control access and use the builder only for navigation presentation.
- Test the resulting navigation with an administrator and a restricted staff account.
- Reset or restore the intended menu configuration after the test.
Fields and options
Verified behaviourA disabled menu entry is hidden from navigation but the module does not revoke route or record permissions.
Rules and limits
- A disabled menu entry is hidden from navigation but the module does not revoke route or record permissions.
Check it worked
- Understand why menu visibility is not permission completes without a validation or permission error.
- The refreshed report, menu or saved-template page shows the expected state.
- A second authorised user sees only the records and navigation allowed by their core CRM permissions.
Security, privacy and operational checks
- Test changes with a non-production record or a controlled administrator account before wider rollout.
- Do not use navigation visibility as a substitute for core CRM record permissions.
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