If you need to grant a user edit access to a specific dashboard without giving them access to all dashboards, private dashboards provide the necessary control. This guide explains how to configure permissions to achieve this.
Understanding Private Dashboards
A private dashboard is only visible to users who are explicitly added to it. By using private dashboards, you can ensure a user has access to only the dashboards they need, nothing more.
Steps to Grant a User Edit Access to a Single Dashboard
Set the Correct Account-Level Permissions
Navigate to Account Settings → User Permissions.
Assign the following permissions:
✅ Can be added to a private dashboard
✅ Can be made an editor of a private dashboard
Add the User to the Private Dashboard
Go to the Dashboard Access Page for the specific dashboard.
Add the user as a viewer first.
Upgrade Their Role to Editor
Once added, update their role to Editor for that specific dashboard.
Result
With these settings:
The user can only see the private dashboard(s) they are explicitly added to.
They cannot see open dashboards.
They can edit only the private dashboard(s) they have been granted access to.