Hi Fibery team! Currently, Fibery forces an immediate email invitation when adding a user. This makes it very difficult to deploy complex workspaces professionally.
The Current Clunky Workaround: We’ve found a way to “fake” this by creating a separate “Employees” Database. We populate this database with names, set up the logic, and then use Auto-linking to connect these records to real User accounts once they finally accept their invitations.
Why the workaround is not ideal:
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Double the Work: It requires maintaining two separate lists (the custom DB and the system User list).
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Permission Testing: You can’t accurately test Access Levels or “Me” filters for a user who doesn’t technically exist in the system yet.
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Friction: It adds unnecessary complexity (scripts or auto-linking rules) to a process that should be simple.
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It is not uses the primary User field and base for deploy complex workspaces professionally.
The Proposal (Inspired by Softr.io): Add an “Invite Later” mode for User Management.
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When adding a user, provide a simple toggle: “Send invitation email now” (On/Off).
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If Off, the user is created as a “Not Activated” user.
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Admins can assign them to fields, set up their permissions, and build the workspace.
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When the system is ready for “Go-Live,” we can send the invite with one click.
Conclusion: Building a workspace is about professional deployment. We shouldn’t have to use “workaround databases” just to set up our team structure before they arrive. This feature would allow for a much cleaner and more controlled onboarding experience.
