# How to Set Smart Lock Access Levels

> August offers 2 access levels: Owner and Guest. Guest is the default access level for anyone invited to your August Smart Lock, but you can update a person's...

Source: https://support.august.com/en_us/changing-guest-to-owner-HJU0LUk0_G

Last updated: 2021-11-30T23:42:50.001Z

August offers 2 access levels: Owner and Guest. Guest is the default access level for anyone invited to your August Smart Lock, but you can update a person's access level when you invite them to your lock or at any time thereafter.

PLEASE NOTE: Guests need to create an account and download the August App.

Select either iOS or Android (depending on your device) for steps to change Access Levels.

  

[iOS](#) [Android](#)

## iOS

#### Changing a Guest to an Owner

1.  Open the August App and select the Guest Icon from the lower right in the menu
2.  Select the Guest you want to edit
3.  Select Owner to change the Access Level From **Guest** to **Owner**
4.  A blue checkmark will display beside your selection
5.  Select the back arrow to confirm changes

Your Guest is now an Owner, and will display as an Owner in your Guest List

You can change a user's access level back to Guest at any time by completing these steps again and selecting Guest from the Access Level options.

![owner vs guest access ios](https://cdn.kustomerhostedcontent.com/media/5da8b6e87edd8600195ece01/8ba8cc226093d17e7d4cf23b0fdac2ee.png)

## Android

#### Changing a Guest to an Owner

1.  Open the August App and select the Guest Icon from the lower right in the menu
2.  Select the Guest you want to edit
3.  Change the Access Level From **Guest** to **Owner**
4.  Select the "Save Changes" option at the bottom of the screen to save your changes

Your Guest is now an Owner, and will display as an Owner in your Guest List

You can change a user's access level back to Guest at any time by completing these steps again and selecting Guest from the Access Level options.

![owner vs guest access android](https://cdn.prod2.kustomerhostedcontent.com/media/5f6cab56313fd9001af97923/24ca88a805fb5bb8accd110f69f3b42b.jpg)

### Lock Owners

Users with Owner Access can:

*   Lock and unlock door via August app
*   Use Auto-Unlock
*   Invite/remove guests and owners
*   Control all lock settings
*   View activity feed
*   View guest list
*   Operate the lock remotely via August Wi-Fi Bridge

  

### Guests

Users with Guest Access can:

*   Lock and unlock door via the August App (over Bluetooth)
*   Not use Auto-Unlock
*   Not invite/remove guests and owners
*   Not control all lock settings
*   Not view activity feed
*   Not view guest list

PLEASE NOTE: Guests can not operate the lock remotely

For instructions on inviting Guests to your lock, visit [this article](https://support.august.com/how-do-i-invite-guests-r1BRIIJA_M).

  

##### Related Products:

*   [Wi-Fi Smart Lock](https://august.com/products/august-wifi-smart-lock)
*   [Smart Lock Pro](https://august.com/products/august-smart-lock-pro-connect)
*   [August Smart Lock](https://august.com/products/august-smart-lock-connect)

##### August App FAQ

This article provides answers to some commonly asked questions about the August App...

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##### How to Access Your Smart Lock Remotely

In order to connect to any August Smart Lock remotely, a Wi-Fi bridge such as Connect or Doorbell Cam is needed. Steps to connect to your lock remot...

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##### How to Invite Guests to Your Smart Lock

With an August Smart Lock, it's easy to issue keys to family, friends, and services listed in your contacts. Simply send each guest an invitation to dow...

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