# API Access

# Use the Access Approval Process

Enable approval for an Environment and go through the access request process by requesting access, and playing the role of Access Manager to review the request and approve access.

# Manage Access and Controls

NOTE: To manage access to your APIs, you must have the Access.Manage permission for the Namespace.

As an Access Manager, you can manage the new Consumer by going to the Namespaces tab, and selecting Consumers.

Here you should see the newly created Consumer. Click on the name.

You can administer Controls such as rate limiting and IP restrictions.

You can administer Authorization by toggling access to the particular Product and Environment.