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# View path-based ACLs

# View path-based ACLs {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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Path-based Access Control Levels (ACLs) enable you to define access control rules for scripted REST API endpoints using their resource path. This can be done independently of the ACL references on the operation record.
Path-based ACLs enable more flexible security configurations, especially for read-only APIs and guest user experiences.

## Before you begin

Role required: security_admin or admin

## From the scripted REST API form {#view-path-based-acls__section_zqn_cg3_b3c}

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllSystem Web ServicesScripted REST APIs.
2. Select the REST resource ACLs related list tab.
3. View all path-based ACLs defined for this resource path.  
   The related list displays ACLs that match the resource path of the current API operation. These ACLs aren't referenced in the security box but are applied based on the path.
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* **[View path-based ACLs from REST API Explorer](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/3NXhSTSHtp4OXVliJ4bn2w)**   
  Path-based Access Control Levels (ACLs) enable you to define access control rules for scripted REST API endpoints using their resource path. This can be done independently of the ACL references on the operation record. Path-based ACLs enable more flexible security configurations, especially for read-only APIs and guest user experiences.

**Related tasks**   

* [Add a path-based ACL for a scripted REST API](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/kGffx_iANeE5x0pZsJAuhg "Path-based Access Control Levels (ACLs) enable you to define access control rules for scripted REST API endpoints using their resource path. This can be done independently of the ACL references on the operation record. Path-based ACLs enable more flexible security configurations, especially for read-only APIs and guest user experiences.")
* [Configure a scripted REST API resource to require an ACL](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/A1cmPARMRnXw5VgRDXs3hA "By default, API resources/endpoints inherit security settings from the parent API. Define custom Access Control Levels (ACLs) for a specific resource/endpoint to override the inherited settings.")
* [View path-based ACLs from REST API Explorer](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/3NXhSTSHtp4OXVliJ4bn2w "Path-based Access Control Levels (ACLs) enable you to define access control rules for scripted REST API endpoints using their resource path. This can be done independently of the ACL references on the operation record. Path-based ACLs enable more flexible security configurations, especially for read-only APIs and guest user experiences.")

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