Access Requests & Approvals
In this tutorial, you will learn how to integrate an access request and approval system into your app using Permit.io. We’ll cover how users can request access to specific areas of your application, while admins review, approve or deny those requests effortlessly.
What are Permit Elements?
In this tutorial, we’ll explore Permit Elements — secure, embeddable UI components that revolutionize access management for modern applications. These components empower your users to handle access requests and approvals directly within your app, delivering a seamless and user-friendly experience without compromising on security.
With Permit Elements, you can effortlessly integrate permission management into your app, enabling you to streamline workflows and maintain robust control over access policies.
A demo of Permit Elements
Configuring your JWKS
In this section, we’ll explore JSON Web Key Sets (JWKS) — a critical component for ensuring the integrity of your JSON Web Tokens (JWTs). JWKS is essentially a collection of public keys that your application uses to validate incoming tokens, confirming they are legitimate and originate from a trusted source.
By configuring JWKS in your app, you enable it to automatically fetch the public keys needed for secure token verification. This adds an essential layer of security to your authentication process, ensuring that only properly authenticated users can access your resources.
Setting up Permit and Elements
Now that you’re familiar with the basics, it’s time to dive into integrating Permit into your app. In this section, we’ll guide you through the essential steps, including installing dependencies, setting up the Policy Decision Point (PDP), and configuring your app for a seamless integration. By the end, you’ll have a fully operational access control system, ready to manage permissions efficiently and securely.
Building the Authorization Policy
This is where the real magic of authorization happens—deciding exactly what your users can do within your app. In this section, we’ll guide you through creating resources, defining roles, and specifying actions users can take on those resources. Once everything is set up, you’ll assign these roles and permissions to your users, ensuring everyone has the right level of access for their needs.
Configuring Elements
In this section, we’ll explore how to customize Permit Elements to fit perfectly within your app’s design and workflows. Permit Elements are built with flexibility in mind, allowing you to tweak both their behavior and appearance to match your app’s unique style.
We’ll walk through the key customization options step by step—covering how to adjust workflows, modify visual elements, and ensure everything blends seamlessly with your app’s user interface. By the end, you’ll have a polished, secure, and fully integrated solution that enhances both functionality and design.
Embedding the Elements in our App
In this section, we’re diving into the technical side by embedding the Permit Elements directly into your app. First, we’ll take the generated iframe snippet and seamlessly integrate it into your app’s codebase.
Next, we’ll cover how to log users into the element, ensuring everything works together smoothly.
With these steps completed, you’ve successfully installed the dependencies, set up the Policy Decision Point (PDP), and configured Permit for your app.
You’re now ready to embed Permit Elements, giving your users the ability to handle access requests and approvals seamlessly. With everything in place, your app is equipped for secure, efficient access management.
What did you learn?
You should have learned how to:
- Integrate access requests and approvals into your app with Permit Elements.
- Configure key components like JWKS and the Policy Decision Point for secure workflows.
- Customize and embed Permit Elements to match your app’s design and functionality.
The concept of access requests and approvals dates back to ancient Egypt! In the time of the pharaohs, scribes used clay seals as "approvals" to access royal documents or treasure rooms. These seals acted as both a request and an authorization tool, much like modern-day digital workflows.
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