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title: Access Control Lists: Networks and Hosts
slug: epmm/system-manager-guide/access-control-lists-networks-and-hosts
createdAt: 2026-10-06T07:58:36.391Z
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Use the <font color="#323232">Security &gt; Access Control Lists &gt; Networks &amp; Hosts</font> options to manage the servers and subnets you will use to compile Access Control Lists (ACLs) for Ivanti Clients.

This section includes the following topics:

- [Adding a host or subnet mask](docId\:UuH-rAJikqsbkHBkQkPJ9)
- [Add Network/Hosts window](docId\:UuH-rAJikqsbkHBkQkPJ9)

## Adding a host or subnet mask

Use the <font color="#323232">Security &gt; Access Control Lists &gt; Networks &amp; Hosts</font> options to add a host or subnet mask for compiling ACLs.

**Procedure&#xA0;**

1. Log in to System Manager.
2. Go to <font color="#323232">**Security** &gt; **Access Control Lists** &gt; **Networks &amp; Hosts**</font>.
3. Click the **Add** to open the **Add Network/Host&#x20;**&#x77;indow.
4. Modify one or more of the fields, as necessary.
   Refer to [Add Network/Hosts window](docId\:UuH-rAJikqsbkHBkQkPJ9) table for details.
5. Click **Apply&#x20;**> **OK**.
   This host or network will now be available for ACLs configured in the ACLs screen.

## Add Network/Hosts window

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

Table: Add Network/Hosts Fields

| Fields       | Description                                                                         |
| ------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Name         | Enter a name to use to identify this host or network.                               |
| Description  | Enter additional text to provide supporting information about this host or network. |
| Type         | Select Subnet or Host from the dropdown menu.                                       |
| Network/Host | Enter the IP address for this network or host.                                      |