diff --git a/g3w-admin/usersmanage/api/permissions.py b/g3w-admin/usersmanage/api/permissions.py
index a11e727a9..40d7dffc4 100644
--- a/g3w-admin/usersmanage/api/permissions.py
+++ b/g3w-admin/usersmanage/api/permissions.py
@@ -21,5 +21,5 @@ class IsAdminOrEditor1User(BasePermission):
     """
 
     def has_permission(self, request, view):
-        return (bool(request.user and request.user.is_staff) or
+        return (bool(request.user and request.user.is_superuser) or
                 userHasGroups(request.user, [G3W_EDITOR1]))
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