What are MyPEI Authority Levels?
When you create a new user account on MyPEI you are given one of four authority levels. Higher authority levels have access to all of the features granted to lower levels. For example, Level 3 users have all of the features granted to Levels 1 and 2.
o Level 1 - Access to company account special pricing.
o Level 2 - Access to Order Status, Shipment Tracking, and Invoice history.
o Level 3 - Ability to order on your company’s account using a credit card.
o Level 4 - Ability to order on your company’s account on Terms (invoicing your company on open account for on-line purchases)
Individuals that create their own MyPEI account are automatically set to level 3 (they can purchase under their username with a credit card).
Levels 1 and 2 have limited access and are set by company request. For example, a company may want some users to see the company's pricing and part numbers, but they do not allow these users to buy on-line, to view the company's purchase history, or to track shipments. In this case, the user would be set to to Level 1. Other users may need to see special pricing and require access to purchase history and shipment tracking, but they are not allowed to buy on-line. These users would be set to Level 2.
Level 4 is for authorized users that can buy on-line using the company's open account (their Trade account). These users must have their identity verified prior to being granted Level 4 authority. See the FAQ, "My company already has a PEI-Genesis account. How can I purchase under my Company’s PEI-Genesis Trade Account?" under Getting Started on MyPEI section for more information.