admin access

Root-level system control

Admin access is the ability to control a computer system, network, or application at the highest privilege level.

Someone with admin access can install software, modify settings, create or delete user accounts, and access restricted data.

In workplace contexts, IT departments grant admin access selectively: You'll need admin access to install that program.

The term often implies responsibility and trust, since admin access can cause serious damage if misused.

Related

permissions · login · credentials · password · dashboard · backend · control panel · sudo · elevated · keys to the kingdom · restricted · need to know · authentication · override · system · database · server · firewall

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permission level

admin accessguest access

Temporary entry for outsiders

read-only access · restricted access · limited access · no access · locked out

system control

admin accesssandbox mode

Consequence-free testing environment

system role

admin accessend user

Ultimate product recipient

viewer · subscriber · member · consumer · public access

Family

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