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- The `remote-role` header determines the user’s privileges:
- **admin** → Full access (user management, configuration changes).
- **viewer** → Read-only access.
- **Custom roles** → Access limited to the cameras defined in `auth.roles[role]`.
- **Custom roles** → Read-only access limited to the cameras defined in `auth.roles[role]`.
- Ensure your **proxy sends both user and role headers** for proper role enforcement.
**Unauthenticated Port (5000)**
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### Custom Roles and Camera Access
Custom roles allow fine-grained control over camera access. Each role specifies an array of allowed camera names. If a user is assigned a role, they are like the **viewer** role - they can only view Live, Review/History, Explore, and Export for those cameras. Backend API endpoints enforce this server-side (e.g., returning 403 for unauthorized cameras), and the frontend UI filters content accordingly (e.g., camera dropdowns show only permitted options).
The viewer role provides read-only access to all cameras in the UI and API. Custom roles allow admins to limit read-only access to specific cameras. Each role specifies an array of allowed camera names. If a user is assigned a custom role, their account is like the **viewer** role - they can only view Live, Review/History, Explore, and Export for the designated cameras. Backend API endpoints enforce this server-side (e.g., returning 403 for unauthorized cameras), and the frontend UI filters content accordingly (e.g., camera dropdowns show only permitted options).
### Role Configuration Example