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# Using Access Analyzer

# Using Access Analyzer {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated January 30, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Analyze identities and their access on the ServiceNow® instance.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin, access_analyzer_admin

The following procedure describes the steps for accessing Access Analyzer and using various features within Access Analyzer.  
Note:  
Access Analyzer is a ServiceNow® Store product.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllAccess AnalyzerAnalyze Permissions.  
   The Analyze access and permissions homepage is displayed.

   Access Analyzer has the following capabilities:
   * [Evaluate Access](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/6ywxrDcu1n56D~Tt5mGqcg "Analyze identities on the ServiceNow instance.")
   * [Compare user records](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/1Zrq_ksqnjesEiEmWFtTLw "Compare user records to understand the access between two users.")
   * [Compare access controls](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/lqyyG8gGcO7YKG9UARvUng "Compare the user's access control using the Access Analyzer.")
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2. Select the respective tab to use Access Analyzer based on your requirement.

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