Overview
Admin By Request is a tool to provide temporary Administrator rights to your computer. WIth it, you will have the ability to install approved applications or make necessary changes to your computer without administrator credentials of your own.
Before using, always check whether the application you'd like to install is available in the Software Center.
Benefits
- No IT ticket or helpdesk call needed
- Some applications may be pre-approved
- Commonly installed applications can be added to the pre-approved list
Run As Admin
If there is an application that requires you to be an Admin to install or update, you can use the 'Run as Admin" feature to do so.
How to use it:
- Locate the application in File Explorer
- Right click the application and select 'Run as Administrator'
- Input a detailed reasoning for the request
- The request will be sent to IT for review. If approved, a window will pop up on your screen, and you will receive an email letting you know your access was approved and you can proceed with your task
Administrator Session
In the event you need to elevate your account to perform multiple task and changes to your device, you can request a temporary admin session. If approved, your credentials will be able to be used to perform administrative operations on your machine.
How to request an Administrator session:
- Double click the Admin By Request icon on your desktop
- Enter a detailed reasoning for needing the Admin Session
- If approved, you will receive a pop-up on the screen along with an email
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You can also request an Administrator session using this alternative method:
- Open the system tray
- Click on the green circle with the white checkmark icon
- Select 'Request Administrator Access'
- Enter a detailed reasoning for needing the Admin Session
