Project Online Permissions

Hi!!!
I am new to Project Online. So far, I have created many users (Project Lite) and (1) Project Manager (Project Full).
The PM can create Projects and share them with other users. The problem is when the PM wants to grant Access to other users, the team member can´t edit or make any changes to the Project.
In summary, I have some sort of problem with permissions. Can you please give me some guidelines on how to setup a basic level of permissions so the PM can grant access to other users (team members).
Thanks for your support!
Ignacio 

Hi Isa,
In order for the team members to update task progress, they have to be assigned on tasks by the PM. Once the project PUBLISHED (and not only saved), the team members will see the assignments in their task or timesheet page.
Hope this helps,
Guillaume Rouyre, MBA, MCP, MCTS |

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