Access Control

Use the Access Control function to restrict access to a view page by creating filters. The access is controlled on the URL level, not the content level.

Set Access Control Settings for a View Page

  1. Click Edit for a specific view under the Views tab, and click the Access Control subtab. The Basic Access Control Settings for “View Name” page opens. 

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Access Control Menu

  1. Select the Use Access Control to limit access to this View checkbox.

  2. Select a default action for the access control setting from the dropdown list provided. The list of actions is as follows:

ActionDescription
Deny AccessUsers do not have access
Require AuthorizationUsers need to enter a Granicus Username and Password to be granted access
Require PermissionUsers are required to enter a Granicus username and password and to have an assigned permission from the Views > Permission subtab; this is the most secure level of restriction
Allow AccessUsers are granted access without a username or password
 
  1. Click Update Access Control Settings.

Adding an Access Rule

An access rule overrides the default access for users that are in the rule's IP range.
  1. Enter a name for the access rule.

  2. Enter the Beginning of IP Range.

  3. Enter the End of IP Range.

  4. Select an Action (Level of Restriction) from the drop-down menu. These actions are described in the table in the section above, and will apply to the IP Range you enter.

  5. Click Add Access Rule. The Access Rule appears in the Active Access Rules menu.