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title: Setting User Permission Based on Primary File Status
description: Learn about the primary file status and how you can control edit and read-only permissions for the different user profiles.
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# Setting User Permission Based on Primary File Status

## — adjust them to match your workflow.To configure which user types can view o

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If you want to restrict a file in read-only mode based on user type & primary file status, you can control that in the Company Settings--\> File Status. For example, a loan officer or borrower cannot edit the file once the file is in processing status.

 

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The respective user will NOT be able to move the file into a status they do NOT have permission for.

 

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