How to Manage User Permissions for FBA Dashboard and FBA Analytics
Amazon’s FBA Dashboard & FBA Analytics are hidden by default and require explicit permission. The primary account holder can assign three tiers – No Access, View Only, or View and Edit – via Settings → User Permissions. Quarterly audits are advised to prevent accidental stockouts.
Overview
Amazon’s Fulfilled‑by‑Amazon (FBA) Dashboard and FBA Analytics give sellers real‑time insight into inventory levels, shipment health, and overall fulfillment performance. However, these tools are hidden from every user by default, and only the primary account holder can decide who sees them. Properly configuring permissions lets teams monitor fulfillment without exposing critical controls to unauthorized personnel.
Key Points
- Default lockout — New or existing users cannot view the FBA Dashboard or Analytics until explicit permission is granted, so a missing tab usually signals a permissions gap.
- Primary‑only control — Only the main account owner can assign or modify FBA permissions; secondary users, even those with broad catalog access, cannot delegate these rights.
- Three tiers of access — Amazon offers No Access, View Only, and View and Edit levels, allowing granular control over who can read data versus who can change inventory settings.
- Managed via User Permissions — All changes are made on the User Permissions page, reachable from the Settings menu on the Seller Central homepage.
- Edit rights affect inventory — The View and Edit tier permits actions such as creating shipments, adjusting replenishment rules, or editing product listings, so it should be limited to trusted staff.
- Regular audits are essential — Periodic reviews of the permission list help remove former employees or contractors and reduce the risk of accidental inventory changes.
How to Grant FBA Dashboard Permissions
- Open User Permissions — Log in as the primary account holder, click the Settings dropdown on the Seller Central home page, and select User Permissions. For example, Jane, the business owner, navigates to Settings → User Permissions to begin the process.
- Add or select a user — Either invite a new collaborator by entering their name and email or click an existing user’s name from the list. Suppose Jane adds her fulfillment specialist, Mark, by entering his corporate email address.
Analysis & Recommendations
Why This Matters
Without proper permissions, staff can unintentionally edit replenishment thresholds, as shown by a stockout caused by a virtual assistant. Assigning View Only limits exposure while still providing needed data, protecting sales and inventory integrity.
Key Takeaways
- Default permission is No Access; users cannot see the FBA Dashboard until granted.
- Only the primary account holder can modify FBA Dashboard & FBA Analytics permissions.
- Three permission levels exist: No Access, View Only, and View and Edit, each controlling read vs. write rights.
- A quarterly review of the User Permissions list helps remove former employees and avoid accidental changes.
Recommended Actions
- →Log in as primary owner, go to Settings → User Permissions, locate the FBA Dashboard & FBA Analytics block, and set each user to No Access, View On...
- →Audit the current user list and downgrade any unnecessary View and Edit rights, especially for part‑time or contractor accounts.
- →Create a calendar reminder for a quarterly permission review and deactivate accounts that are no longer active.
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