With Vanta, requesting access to company systems is simple and automated. Personnel can submit access requests, which Vanta routes to the correct approver and system admin for review and provisioning. This feature is especially helpful for IT teams and managers looking to streamline and track access in one place.
Note: Vanta’s Access Requests tool is now in open beta! To join, please email [email protected]. You’ll need an Access Reviews subscription or a Plus, Growth, or higher plan to participate.
Get Started with Access Requests
From the left-hand navigation, select Access
From the top navigation, select Requests
You can now view and manage incoming access requests from your personnel.
Enable a System for Access Requests
Select Manage systems
Click on a system you want to enable
Choose a System approver — the person who approves requests
Choose a System admin — the person who provisions the account
(Optional) Require a business justification
(Optional) Require users to specify requested permissions
Click Enable when finished
Connect Slack to Manage Access Requests
Navigate to Settings > Notifications in your Vanta dashboard.
Click Connect Slack.
Follow the prompts to authorize the integration.
Once connected, Slack will be enabled for access request notifications automatically.
Submit an Access Request
From the left-hand navigation, click My access requests
All personnel can access this page, regardless of role
Click on a system
Fill in a business justification and permission level (if required)
Click Request access
Track request status under My requests
Pending approval = waiting on the approver
Pending provisioning = waiting on the system admin
Submit an Access Request via Slack
You can request access directly in Slack using one of the following methods:
Use a Slash Command: Type
/vanta request accessin any Slack channel or direct message.
Open the Vanta App: Find the Vanta app in Slack and click Submit access request.
Then, fill out the form that appears to complete your request.
Approve an Access Request
Approve from Email
If assigned as the approver, you’ll receive an email titled:
[Action Required] [Name] requested access to [System]Click Review request
Click Approve or Deny
If denying, you’ll be prompted to give a reason
Once approved, the request is routed to the system admin
Approve from Vanta
From the left-hand navigation, select Access, then Requests
If you don’t see this tab, you may not have full admin access
Click an access request with status Pending approval
(Optional) Use Needs my attention to filter requests
Click Approve or Deny
If denying, you’ll be prompted to give a reason
After approval, the request moves to the system admin for provisioning
Approve from Slack
If you're designated as the system approver, you'll receive a Slack message when someone submits an access request.
You can approve or deny the request directly from that message, no need to leave Slack.
Mark an Access Request as Provisioned
Mark from Email
If you’re the system admin, you’ll get an email titled:
[Action Required] Provision a [System] account for [Name]Click Review request
Click Mark as provisioned
The request is marked complete, and the requester is notified
Mark from Vanta
From the left-hand navigation, select Access, then Requests
Click a request with status Pending provisioning
(Optional) Use Needs my attention to filter requests
Click Mark as provisioned
The request is marked complete, and the requester is notified
Mark from Slack
If you're a system admin, you'll receive a Slack message once an access request is approved.
You can mark the request as provisioned directly from that message.
View All Company Access Requests
Admins with access to the Access Module can see all access requests:
From the left-hand navigation, select Access, then Requests
View all requests and statuses from this page
Use filters:
Needs my attention = requests assigned to you
Open requests = all pending company-wide requests
FAQ
Who should I contact with feedback on the open beta?
Please submit product feedback here.
Can system admins and approvers see access requests?
Yes! They can view and act on any access request assigned to them in Vanta. They must have the Collaborator Role. Vanta will check for this before enabling a system.
Can I submit another request for a system I’ve already requested access to?
Yes. You can submit multiple access requests to the same system if needed.
Will these requests connect with Access Reviews or Offboarding?
We're actively building support to surface access requests during reviews and offboarding.
What if an approver or system admin leaves the company?
Vanta will flag them as invalid and prompt you to reassign those roles.