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# Access Control Lists (ACLs)

# Access Control Lists (ACLs) {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Access control lists (ACLs) restrict access to data by requiring users to pass a set of requirements before they can interact with it.

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| [Explore ACLsLearn about Access Control Lists(ACLs).](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/SskxJ_oa8TLXW5vvmUeWNw "Explore access control lists (ACLs).") | [Configure ACLs](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Lzody1XQD2voxixQyZBrMA "Configure custom access control lists (ACLs) to secure access to new objects or to change the default security behavior.") [Configure ACLs.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Lzody1XQD2voxixQyZBrMA "Configure custom access control lists (ACLs) to secure access to new objects or to change the default security behavior.") |
| [Contextual Security Manager](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/G79_gBvNBXFFDfjcp8qrhA "Contextual Security Manager protects your data by controlling read, write, create, and delete authorization.") [Learn about the about Contextual Security Manager.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/G79_gBvNBXFFDfjcp8qrhA "Contextual Security Manager protects your data by controlling read, write, create, and delete authorization.") | [Advanced ACL Configuration](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/gYqeRb1kO~In8MpZYE05og "In addition to creating new ACLs or modifying existing ones, you can configure other aspects of ACL functionality.") [Learn about Advanced ACL configurations and tools.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/gYqeRb1kO~In8MpZYE05og "In addition to creating new ACLs or modifying existing ones, you can configure other aspects of ACL functionality.") |
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