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# Grant temporary access to an entry in Remote Desktop Manager

The ***Temporary access*** feature allows users to request a temporary elevation of their permissions for a specific entry. Approvers can grant temporary access without request from a user and even if the user already has access.

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To learn how to approve or deny a request, visit [Approve temporary access to an entry in Remote Desktop Manager](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/user-interface/content-area/temporary-access/approve-temporary-access/).
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#### Configure temporary access

The first step is to ensure that the vault, folder, or entry allows for temporary access.

1. Go to the ***Vault settings*** or the properties of an entry or folder.
2. Navigate to the ***Security settings*** section on the left of the window.
3. Under ***Temporary access,*** select a ***Mode*** which enables temporary access in the drop-down menu.
4. Select who can authorize temporary access requests for this entry under the ***Authorizers*** drop-down menu.
5. Click ***Update*** to save and close the window.

![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDMW6020_2024_3.png)

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An approver can configure a credential entry with temporary access, giving users the ability to view and copy passwords. To do so, open the credential entry and go to ***Properties*** – ***Security*** – ***Permissions*** – ***General*** and set ***View password*** to ***Never***.
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#### Grant temporary access

1. In the navigation pane of Remote Desktop Manager, select the entry you want to grant access to.
2. Click ***Grant temporary access*** in the ribbon.

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3. Choose ***User*** and ***Duration*** in the ***Grant temporary access*** window.
4. Give view/execute rights or specify [permission sets](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/administration/system-settings/vault-management/permission-sets/).

   <figure><img src="https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDMW6018_2024_3.png" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
5. ***Entry's dependencies***, such as credentials and linked VPNs, are listed on the left menu.
6. Click on ***Set custom time frame*** if you need to grant access for a specific period of time and write a short ***Message*** to the user explaining why you grant access.
7. Click ***Grant access*** to close the window.

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The temporary access has been granted.
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#### Configure temporary access

The first step is to ensure that the vault, folder, or entry allows for temporary access.

1. Go to the ***Vault settings*** or the properties of an entry or folder.
2. Navigate to the ***Security Settings*** section on the left of the window.
3. Under ***Temporary access,*** select a ***Mode*** which enable temporary access in the drop-down menu.
4. Select who can authorize temporary access requests for this entry under the ***Authorizers*** drop-down menu.
5. Click ***Update*** to save and close the window.

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An approver can configure a credential entry with temporary access, giving users the ability to view and copy passwords. To do so, open the \***credential entry**\*\*\*\*\*and go to ***Properties*** – ***Security*** – ***Permissions*** – ***General*** and set ***View password*** to ***Never***.<br>
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#### Grant temporary access

1. In the ***navigation pane*** of Remote Desktop Manager, select the entry you want to grant access to.
2. Click ***Grant temporary access*** in the ribbon.

   <figure><img src="https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/docs_en_rdm_mac_RDMMac6010.png" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
3. Choose ***User*** and ***Access duration*** in the ***Grant temporary access*** window.
4. Give ***view/execute rights*** or specify [permission sets](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/administration/system-settings/vault-management/permission-sets/).

   <figure><img src="https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDMM6002_2024_3.png" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
5. ***Entry's dependencies***, such as credentials and linked VPNs, are listed on the left menu.
6. Click on ***Set custom time frame*** if you need to grant access for a specific period of time and write a short ***Message*** to the user explaining why you grant access.
7. Click ***Ok*** to close the window. The temporary access has been granted.

   <figure><img src="https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/docs_en_rdm_mac_RDMMac6012.png" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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#### See also

* [Devolutions Academy - Configuring and Managing Temporary Access](https://academy.devolutions.net/student/path/1925316/activity/2668009)


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