Team Management
Teams in Archyl help you organize access to projects and collaborate effectively with your colleagues.
Creating a Team
- Navigate to your Organization settings
- Go to the "Teams" tab
- Click "Create Team"
- Enter a team name and description
- Click "Create"
Team Structure
Organization Hierarchy
Organization
├── Team A (Engineering)
│ ├── Project 1
│ └── Project 2
├── Team B (Platform)
│ └── Project 3
└── Team C (Mobile)
└── Project 4
Team Members
Each team can have members with different roles:
- Admin: Full control over team and projects
- Editor: Can create and modify architecture
- Viewer: Read-only access
Inviting Team Members
By Email
- Go to your team settings
- Click "Invite Member"
- Enter their email address
- Select a role
- Click "Send Invitation"
By Link
- Go to team settings
- Click "Copy Invite Link"
- Share the link with your colleague
- They'll join with the default role
Managing Access
Project Access
Control which projects each team can access:
- Go to project settings
- Click "Team Access"
- Add or remove teams
- Set permission levels
Role Permissions
| Permission | Viewer | Editor | Admin |
|---|---|---|---|
| View architecture | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Edit elements | No | Yes | Yes |
| Delete elements | No | Yes | Yes |
| Manage settings | No | No | Yes |
| Invite members | No | No | Yes |
| Manage billing | No | No | Yes |
Best Practices
Organize by Function
Create teams that reflect your organization:
- Engineering teams by domain
- Platform/Infrastructure teams
- Product teams
Use Descriptive Names
Choose clear team names:
- "Backend Engineering" vs "Team 1"
- "Payment Platform" vs "Payments"
Regular Audits
Periodically review team membership:
- Remove departed team members
- Update roles as responsibilities change
- Archive unused teams
Team Settings
Notifications
Configure team-wide notification preferences:
- Architecture changes
- New discoveries
- Comments and mentions
Defaults
Set default settings for new team projects:
- Default visibility
- AI discovery settings
- Export preferences