Configure Entity-based access

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title: Configure Entity-based access
description: Configure entity-based access by installing the Entity-based Access Configurations plugin and enabling properties for record types.
locale: en-US
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release: australia
product: Privacy Workspace
classification: privacy-workspace
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-09-10"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Configuring access control, Access control by legal entity, Use, Privacy Management, Governance, Risk, and Compliance]
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# Configure Entity-based access

Configure entity-based access by installing the Entity-based Access Configurations plugin and enabling properties for record types.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn\_privacy.admin

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **System definition** > **Plugins**.

2.  Find the **Entity Based Access Configurations** plugin by using the filter criteria and search bar.

3.  Select a version from the list and select **Install**.

    The plugin is installed in your instance.

4.  Navigate to **All** > **Entity Based Access Configurations** > **Properties**.

5.  Enable the **Entity-based access on record types related to entity** property.

6.  Select **Save**.


## Result

Based on your selected settings, the entity-based access properties are configured in your system.

**Parent Topic:**[Configuring access control](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/governance-risk-compliance/privacy-workspace/configure-access-control-by-legal-entity.md)