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# Approve vault access

In Devolutions Server, users can [request access to a public vault](https://docs.devolutions.net/server/web-interface/vault-access/request-vault-access). An administrator or vault owner can approve the request via Devolutions Password Manager.

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Windows" %}

### View pending vault access requests

***Vault Access Requests*** can be viewed using the ***Messages*** button.

***Temporary access requests*** are listed as shown below.

![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/DVLS6016_2024_1.png)

{% hint style="info" %}
If there is a vault owner for the requested vault, the administrator will not receive a ***Message***.
{% endhint %}

### Approve/Deny vault access requests

The message box displays information about the request. Click on the ***eye*** to view the details of the request.

![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/DVLS6017_2024_1.png)

This view is divided into two sections:

* The ***Request Info*** section contains information about the user's request.

![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/DVLS6014_2024_1.png)

* The ***Response Parameters*** section allows you to change the ***access duration*** and to write a ***message*** to the user explaining your decision (optional). Finally, you can ***Approve*** or ***Deny*** the request.

![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/DVLS6018_2024_1.png)
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="macOS" %}

### View pending vault access requests

***Vault Access Requests*** can be viewed using the ***Messages*** button.

***Temporary access requests*** are listed as shown below.

![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/DVLS6016_2024_1.png)

{% hint style="info" %}
If there is a vault owner for the requested vault, the administrator will not receive a ***Message***.
{% endhint %}

### Approve/Deny vault access requests

The message box displays information about the request. Click on the ***eye*** to view the details of the request.

![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/DVLS6017_2024_1.png)

This view is divided into two sections:

* The ***Request Info*** section contains information about the user's request.

![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/DVLS6014_2024_1.png)

* The ***Response Parameters*** section allows you to change the ***access duration*** and to write a ***message*** to the user explaining your decision (optional). Finally, you can ***Approve*** or ***Deny*** the request.

![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/DVLS6018_2024_1.png)
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Android" %}

### View pending vault access requests

***Vault Access Requests*** can be viewed using the ***Messages*** button.

{% hint style="info" %}
If there is a vault owner for the requested vault, the administrator will not receive a ***Message***.
{% endhint %}

### Approve/Deny vault access requests

The message box displays information about the request. Click on the ***eye*** to view the details of the request.

This view is divided into two sections:

* The ***Request Info*** section contains information about the user's request.
* The ***Response Parameters*** section allows you to change the ***access duration*** and to write a ***message*** to the user explaining your decision (optional). Finally, you can ***Approve*** or ***Deny*** the request.
  {% endtab %}

{% tab title="iOS" %}

### View pending vault access requests

***Vault Access Requests*** can be viewed using the ***Messages*** button.

{% hint style="info" %}
If there is a vault owner for the requested vault, the administrator will not receive a ***Message***.
{% endhint %}

### Approve/Deny vault access requests

The message box displays information about the request. Click on the ***eye*** to view the details of the request.

This view is divided into two sections:

* The ***Request Info*** section contains information about the user's request.
* The ***Response Parameters*** section allows you to change the ***access duration*** and to write a ***message*** to the user explaining your decision (optional). Finally, you can ***Approve*** or ***Deny*** the request.
  {% endtab %}
  {% endtabs %}


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