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# ACL configuration watcher

# ACL configuration watcher {#ariaid-title1}

* Freigeben Version: Australia
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* Aktualisiert 12. März 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 Minute Lesedauer

The ACL configuration watcher lets you know what related ACLs exist on a table when you
insert, update, or delete an ACL on the same table.

The ACL configuration watcher is an interceptor window that displays every time you make
important changes on the Access Control \[sys_security_acl\] table. It displays a security rules
summary window where you can view ACLs related to the one you are modifying. You cannot modify
any ACLs from the security rules window. To make any modifications, close the watcher window and
go to those ACLs.  
The ACL configuration watcher does not appear in the following situations:

* If you save or update an ACL record without actually making any changes.
* If you make minor updates (not an insert or delete), such as updating scripts, conditions, and the admin-overrides option.
* If the ACL record is not active.
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## ACL Security Rules window

The configuration watcher shows the [ACL execution plan](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/0rhBj_HlNQwSndrhd~GqXw "Administrators can view how ACLs relate to each other by viewing an execution plan for any ACL in the instance.").
The execution plan is displayed in the security rules pop-up window. You can view this kind of
information:
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| Item | Description |
|-|-|
| red highlight | An ACL that is deleted or deactivated. |
| blue highlight | An ACL that is modified. |
| green highlight | An ACL that is added or becomes active. |
| Masked | An ACL that was effective until you made a change. |
| Unmasked | An ACL that was just made effective when you made a change. |
[Tabelle : 1. ACL configuration window elements]

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Abbildung : 1. Configuration watcher example