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  3. Global Readonly User v 18.0
  4. Sales Conditions FAQ

Global Readonly User

by Uttam Pragda
Odoo
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Technical Name global_readonly_user
LicenseOPL-1
Versions 16.0 17.0 18.0
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Technical Name global_readonly_user
LicenseOPL-1
Versions 16.0 17.0 18.0
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Global Readonly User

Transform any user into a read-only viewer across your entire Odoo system with a single toggle

Odoo 18.0 Compatible

Key Features

One-Click Activation

Simply enable the "Read-Only User" toggle on any user profile - no complex configuration needed

System-Wide Protection

Automatically enforces read-only access across ALL installed modules instantly

Future-Proof

New modules installed later are automatically included in the read-only restrictions

Zero Configuration

No need to manually set permissions for each module - works out of the box

Perfect For

Auditors reviewing compliance Trainees learning the system External consultants
Backup administrators Demo accounts Temporary access

How It Works

1

Navigate to Users

Go to Settings > Users & Companies > Users

2

Select User

Choose the user you want to restrict to read-only access

3

Enable Toggle

Enable the "Read-Only User" toggle switch

4

Save & Done!

That's it! The user is now in global read-only mode

Global Readonly Banner

Technical Implementation

No conflicts with existing access rights configurations
Whitelists essential models for system functionality
No performance impact on Odoo operations
Compatible with all standard and custom Odoo modules

Need Help?

We're here to support you with installation, configuration, and any questions.

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Kshitij Nariya
on 1/13/26, 5:44 AM

A very practical and well-thought-out module. From a customer perspective, it improves governance, minimizes accidental changes, and makes collaboration across teams much smoother. This is a strong addition for any production Odoo environment.


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