> For AI agents: the complete Sanity documentation index is available at [https://www.sanity.io/docs/llms.txt](https://www.sanity.io/docs/llms.txt).

# Access API Reference

A centralized API to manage resource access control through roles and permissions.

> [!WARNING]
> Experimental feature
> This article describes an experimental Sanity feature. The APIs described are subject to change and the documentation may not be completely accurate.

The access API allows you to manage resource access through roles and permissions.

> [!WARNING]
> Gotcha
> This API is considered experimental and changes may not be reflected inside the Sanity Manage UI.

This API uses our new beta OpenAPI documentation. Follow the link below for a complete API reference, examples, and the OpenAPI specification to use in your own clients.

[Access API](https://www.sanity.io/docs/reference/http/access)
View the new Access API beta documentation.