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Fix the “You do not have write permissions” error

Seeing “You do not have write permissions”? You’re in a demo or shared portfolio. Switch portfolios or ask the owner for write access.

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Written by Tom Wilson
Updated over a month ago

What this message means

Navexa is telling you that the portfolio you’re viewing is read-only. You can see data, but you can’t make changes like adding trades or editing settings. Two common reasons:

  1. You’re looking at the Demo Portfolio (it’s view-only).

  2. Someone shared a portfolio with you, but gave you read-only access.

Quick checks

  • Look at the portfolio picker (top-left). If it says Demo Portfolio, switch to a portfolio you own.

  • If it’s a shared portfolio, you’ll need Read & Write access from the owner.

How to get write access (ask the owner)

Ask the portfolio owner to update your permission:

Standard/Plus accounts

  1. Go to Manage Portfolios.

  2. Click Actions beside the portfolio → Share.

  3. Change your permission from Read only to Read & Write.

Pro accounts (clients & collaborators)

  • The account owner can adjust your access in the Clients section to give you Read & Write on the relevant portfolio.

Still seeing the error?

  • Refresh the page after the owner updates your access.

  • Make sure you’re logged in with the same email the portfolio was shared to.

  • If you just created a new portfolio but still see the message, confirm you’ve switched to that portfolio in the picker.

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