Microsoft Entra ID · Entitlement Management

Access Package Manager

Can manage access packages within assigned catalogs.

Scope: Access package management within catalogs

Permissions

  • Create and edit access packages
  • Configure package policies and approvals
  • Manage package assignments
  • Cannot add resources to catalog
  • Cannot manage catalog settings

Common use cases

  • Day-to-day package administration
  • Request and approval management
  • Package policy updates

Best practices

  • Assign to package administrators
  • Coordinate with Catalog Owners on resources

Common questions

When should I assign the Access Package Manager role?

Assign Access Package Manager when you need to: Day-to-day package administration; Request and approval management; and Package policy updates. It is part of Microsoft Entra ID and should be granted as a least-privilege alternative to broader roles like Global Administrator.

What can someone with the Access Package Manager role do?

The Access Package Manager role grants permissions including: Create and edit access packages; Configure package policies and approvals; Manage package assignments; Cannot add resources to catalog; and Cannot manage catalog settings. See the Permissions section above for the full list.

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