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title: Access Control Lists: ACLs
slug: epmm/system-manager-guide/access-control-lists-acls
createdAt: 2026-10-06T07:58:36.415Z
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Use the <font color="#323232">Security &gt; Access Control Lists &gt; ACLs </font>options to compile and manage the rules that define inbound and outbound access for network hosts and services.

Each ACL consists of one or more access control entries (ACEs). You need to complete the following tasks to configure ACLs:

1. Configure entries for each network and host requiring an ACL.
2. Configure entries for any network services requiring an ACL.
3. Create an ACL.

This section includes the following topics:

- [Adding an ACL](docId\:yM7IGlUS6w5mNRifdZGCa)
- [Add ACL window](docId\:yM7IGlUS6w5mNRifdZGCa)
- [Editing an ACL](docId\:yM7IGlUS6w5mNRifdZGCa)
- [Copying an ACL](docId\:yM7IGlUS6w5mNRifdZGCa)
- [Deleting an ACL](docId\:yM7IGlUS6w5mNRifdZGCa)

## Adding an ACL

**Procedure&#xA0;**

1. Log in to System Manager.
2. Go to <font color="#323232">**Security** &gt; **Access Control Lists** &gt; **ACLs**</font>.
3. Click **Add**.
4. Complete the form with the following information:
   - **Name**: Enter a name to use to identify this ACL.
   - **Description**: Enter additional text provide supporting information about this ACL.
5. Click **Submit&#x20;**&#x74;o enable the lower portion of the window and continue.
6. Click <font color="#323232">**Add**</font>.
   Each ACE consists of a combination of the network hosts and services you configured for use in ACLs.
7. Modify one or more of the fields, as necessary.
   Refer to [Add ACL window](docId\:yM7IGlUS6w5mNRifdZGCa) for details.
8. Click **Apply** >**&#x20;OK.**

## Add ACL window

The following table summarizes fields and descriptions in the **Add ACL&#x20;**&#x77;indow:

Table: Add ACL Fields

| Fields                 | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
| ---------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Source Network         | Select the network from which access will originate. This list is populated with the networks and hosts you created for use with ACLs. See “[Access Control Lists: Networks and Hosts](docId\:UuH-rAJikqsbkHBkQkPJ9)” on [Access Control Lists: Networks and Hosts](docId\:UuH-rAJikqsbkHBkQkPJ9).       |
| Destination Network    | Select the network being accessed. This list is populated with the networks and hosts you created for use with ACLs. See “[Access Control Lists: Networks and Hosts](docId\:UuH-rAJikqsbkHBkQkPJ9)” on [Access Control Lists: Networks and Hosts](docId\:UuH-rAJikqsbkHBkQkPJ9).                         |
| Service                | Select the network service to which this entry permits or denies access. This list is populated with the services you created for use with ACLs. See “[Access Control Lists: Network Services](docId\:yeyPMZ2ubXtvLqV5jS6MB)” on [Access Control Lists: Network Services](docId\:yeyPMZ2ubXtvLqV5jS6MB). |
| Action                 | Select Permit or Deny from the drop down list.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
| Connections Per Minute | Enter the number of connections to allow per minute.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
| Description            | Enter text to describe the purpose of this entry.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |

## Editing an ACL

**Procedure&#xA0;**

1. Log in to System Manager.
2. Go to <font color="#323232">**Security** &gt; **Access Control Lists** &gt; **ACLs**</font>.
3. Complete one or more of the following modifications to the ACL:
   - Select an ACL and click **Delete**.
   - Click **Add&#x20;**&#x74;o add an ACL.
   - Select the ACL above the new ACL and click **Insert**.
4. Click **Apply&#x20;**> **OK.**

## Copying an ACL

**Procedure&#xA0;**

To start a new ACL based on an existing one:

1. Log in to System Manager.
2. Go to <font color="#323232">**Security** &gt; **Access Control Lists** &gt; **ACLs**</font>.
3. Select the ACL you want to copy.
4. Click the <font color="#323232">**Copy**</font> button.
5. Enter a name for the new ACL.
6. Click <font color="#323232">**OK**</font> ><font color="#323232">**OK**</font>.

## Deleting an ACL

**Procedure&#xA0;**

1. Log in to System Manager.
2. Go to <font color="#323232">**Security** &gt; **Access Control Lists** &gt; **ACLs**</font>.
3. Select one or more of the check boxes next to an ACL you want to delete.
4. Click <font color="#323232">**Delete**</font> > **Yes**.