Switching Between Roles
How to switch between Author, Reader, and Professional roles on BookAuth — accessing role-specific dashboards and features.
BookAuth supports multiple roles on a single account. You can be an Author, Reader, and Professional simultaneously, switching between them as needed.
How Roles Work
Each role provides a different dashboard and set of features:
| Role | Dashboard Shows | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| Author | Books, sales, subscribers, website | Publishing, ARC campaigns, newsletters |
| Reader | Reading list, ARCs, reviews | Book discovery, reviews, book clubs |
| Professional | Listings, requests, portfolio | Service marketplace, client management |
Switching Roles
Method 1: Role Switcher
Click the role selector in the sidebar or top navigation bar. Select your desired role — the dashboard immediately changes.
Method 2: Settings
Navigate to Settings > Roles to enable or disable roles and set your default.
Enabling a New Role
If you haven't activated a role yet:
- Navigate to Settings > Roles
- Click "Enable" next to the desired role
- Complete the role-specific setup (e.g., Professional requires profile review)
Setting Your Default Role
Your default role determines which dashboard loads when you log in:
- Navigate to Settings > Roles
- Click "Set as Default" next to your preferred role
Data Across Roles
| Data | Shared? |
|---|---|
| Profile (name, avatar, email) | ✅ Shared across all roles |
| Books published | Author role only |
| Reading list & reviews | Reader role only |
| Service listings | Professional role only |
| Subscription plan | ✅ Shared (one subscription covers all roles) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need separate accounts for each role?
A: No. One account handles all roles. Switch freely between them.
Q: Does switching roles affect my data?
A: No. Switching roles just changes your dashboard view. All data is preserved.
Related Articles
- Understanding BookAuth Roles
- Account Settings Overview
- Getting Started as an Author / Reader / Professional