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# Grant role access

# Grant a role access to applications and modules {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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Roles control access to features and capabilities in applications and modules. You
add a role to an application or module to enable the role to grant access to the application
or module for all users with the role.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## About this task

Warning:  
If your organization hasn't manually allocated user-based subscriptions before,subscription assignments are based on user roles and the kind of access each role permits. Creating, customizing, and assigning roles can have subscription usage impact. For more information about how roles are evaluated for subscription assignment, see [Automatic subscription assignment](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/4W3bCjxidSbUFfOp3uAsOg "If your organization has never manually allocated user-based subscriptions before, entitlements are automatically assigned based on user roles and ACL access. Reviewing how roles are evaluated for automatic subscription assignment can help you make decisions about which roles users should have.").

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllSystem DefinitionApplications or System DefinitionModules.
2. Select the appropriate application or module to open it in form view.
3. Select the lock to open the Roles field.
4. Add the desired roles to the application or module.
5. Select the lock to close the Roles field, and then save your changes.

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