# Managing Members
Book Owners have full control over who's in the book and what they can do. Manage roles, remove members, and keep your team organized.
> [!quote] The Right People, The Right Access
> Good collaboration starts with clear roles. Keep your books ==secure and organized== by managing members proactively.
## Viewing Members
1. Open the book
2. Click **Members** to see everyone in the book
3. Each member shows their **name**, **role**, and **join date**
## Changing a Member's Role
Owners can change any member's role:
1. Go to **Members**
2. Click on the member you want to update
3. Select their new role: **Viewer**, **Member**, or **Owner**
4. The change takes effect immediately
> [!tip] Promote when needed
> If a trusted Member needs to invite people or manage the book, promote them to **Owner**. You can always change it back.
## Removing a Member
Owners can remove any member from the book:
1. Go to **Members**
2. Click the **remove** option next to the member
3. Confirm the removal
> [!note] What happens when a member is removed
> - They immediately lose access to the book and all its contacts
> - Contacts they created remain in the book
> - They can be re-invited later if needed
## Key Rules
- Only **Owners** can manage members
- A book must always have at least one Owner
- Removed members can be re-invited at any time
- Role changes take effect immediately for all actions
> [!success] The Key Idea
> Keep your books secure by regularly reviewing members and their roles. Promote, demote, or remove members as your team evolves.
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**Next:** Understand access levels with [[Roles & Permissions]], or learn about [[Leaving a Book]].