Security That Doesn't Compromise Productivity

Protect your organization while maintaining momentum. Your team will never even know they've lost admin privileges.

The hidden cost of excess privileges

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Speed or Security? You Don't Have to Choose

Our simple, intuitive user interface (with no training required), granular elevation control, and instant access via whitelisting or AI/machine learning keep your team moving

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Seamless integration with minimal to no training required
Just-in-time access that won't slow you down
Real-time threat detection and rapid response
Out-of-the-box features with granular control

Is Shadow IT Killing Your Productivity?

Shadow IT happens when helpdesk teams are overloaded, approval processes are long and complicated, and employees end up frustrated with delays

Unapproved apps bypass security controls and increase your attack surface

Lack of visibility makes it impossible to optimize tool usage or measure productivity impact

Overloaded helpdesks and complex approval processes force employees to work around IT

Unapproved apps create data silos and break collaboration across teams

Long wait times for approved tools lead to duplicate work and excess audit preparation

Layered Security That Protects Your Pipeline

Admin By Request eliminates the need for permanent admin rights. Ends users and third parties can request elevation only when needed, with requests granted remotely via the mobile app, or immediately with pre-approval or AI/machine learning

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Request and Approval Layer

Requests go through a streamline approval flow that doesn’t require hands-on IT involvement every time. Role-based policies and MFA reduce the risk of misuse without burdening the helpdesk team.

Threat Detection Layer

Commands and files run during elevated sessions are automatically scanned with 37+ anti-malware engines using OPSWAT MetaDefender–protecting systems without manual oversight.

Visibility and Logging Layer

Every session is logged and analyzed. Audit trails are auto generated, and real-time alerts catch risky behaviors, so IT doesn’t have to dig through tickets to understand what happened.

Tailored Protection for Forward Momentum

Whether you’re supporting a technical user base or fielding basic software requests, Admin By Request offers customizable policies that support both security-focused and productivity-focused workflows.

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Security First

For compliance-heavy environments, sensitive data, or high-risk environments:

  • Auto-revoke after task completion
  • SSO or MFA authentication
  • Real-time alerts for every elevation
  • AI/ML auto-approval disabled
  • Ideal for healthcare, finance, and critical infrastructure
Productivity First

For tech-savvy teams, trusted users or lower risk systems:

  • Auto pre-approved users to bypass approval
  • Enable AI-based auto-approval for common tools
  • Log everything, alert only on anomalies
  • Flexible pre-approval workflows
  • Ideal for developers, long term consultants and businesses optimizing speed and scale

The right approach gives employees the tools they need while maintaining the oversight you require, regardless of your security requirements

Smooth Integration. Minimal Disruption.

Admin By Request works seamlessly across remote environments with no heavy infrastructure changes:

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Windows and macOS endpoints
Hybrid, remote, and cloud-first environments
Integrations with VPNs, RMM tools, IAM platforms (Azure AD, Okta)

Ready to Boost Productivity and Security?

Let us show you how easy we can make it to lockdown endpoints, speed up productivity, and stay complaint. Get in touch for a free, 30-minute demo or quote.

User Productivity

No Relearning Required

For end users, the Admin By Request application is nothing new. Once deployed on the endpoint in most cases it simply replaces the Windows UAC prompt – which most employees are already familiar with. New features that aren’t part of the UAC experience are simple and intuitive, and don’t require extensive amounts of end user training, if any

Range of Elevation Methods

Whether a developer in the IT department, a tech-newbie in HR, or a third-party consultant needing to service one of your endpoints, there’s a method of elevation appropriate for every user. All features come out-of-the-box with Admin By Request and can be tailored to the needs of individual users or groups.

Instant Access

Users no longer have to wait for an IT admin to physically come to their device and enter admin credentials prior to approval. Requests for elevation can be given approval remotely, via the mobile app, or granted immediately without approval (if configured in Settings). With App Control features such as Pre-Approval (whitelisting), and AI and Machine Learning Auto-Approvals, the most popular apps with your users can be identified and approved for them automatically.

Peace of Mind

Protected users are productive users/ With the appropriate controls in place dictating what your users can and can’t do – requiring approval prior to elevation, blocklisting of certain applications, settings applied to individual users and groups, and malware scans on executables flagging malicious files – they can function in their roles with peace of mind, confident that they won’t end up breaking business rules and accidentally installing malware.

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Admin Productivity

Admin By Request is a solution which works in favor of both administrators and the end user. Here’s how it makes life easier for your IT and Helpdesk personnel.

Efficient Deployment

Rolling Admin By Request out of 50,000+ endpoints is made easy with the help of software integrations to automate the process. Settings can be applied immediately and managed from the online User Portal, with core features also available in the mobile app.

Minimal learning required

For tech-savvy IT admins who have access to the User Portal, there's little possibility for error. The Dashboard is the home-base for all core features, the GUI is clean and simple. Settings can be accessed and configured easily, and all actions are reversible.

Manual workload reduced

With the range of self-service elevation methods on offer, as well as app control features like Pre-Approval and Auto-Approval, small but frequent tasks which would once have gone to your Helpdesk personnel are taken care of - reducing manual workload and freeing resource.

Azure active directory support

With built-in support for Azure AD, administrators using Admin By Request can pull existing groups of users and devices into their User Portal and apply different settings based on group (i.e., rules, access permissions, abilities).

Productivity-focused settings

Your Admin By Request configuration is highly flexible - it can be set up to allow for maximum productivity on both ends (user and admin), while still providing comprehensive security

Bulk actions available

Several Admin By Request core features are designed to help manage and apply rules to large numbers of users at a time, such as Clean Up Local Admins, Device Owner, and Global Settings and Sub-Settings.

FAQs

Admin By Request reduces delays caused by lack of admin rights. With just-in-time privilege elevation, users can request or receive temporary admin access to install approved applications or complete tasks without waiting for IT. This reduces downtime and keep workflows moving.

IT teams no longer need to manually approves routine access request or manage temporary accounts. Admin By Request automates approvals, enforces access policies, and provides full audit trails. Admins spend less time on repetitive support and more time on strategic initiatives.

Endpoint Privilege Management (EPM) allows organizations to remove always-on admin rights while still giving users controlled, time-limited access when necessary. This balances security with autonomy, eliminating the need for helpdesk involvement in common software in stalls or configurations changes.

Secure Remote Access allows third-party vendors and contractors to request access to your systems without requiring VPNs, shared credentials, or manual onboarding. Access is scoped, time-limited, and full monitored, enabling vendors to work without delay while IT retains oversight.

Yes. Admin By request includes self-service options where users can elevate approved apps or request access without contacting IT. Admins can configure automated approvals for trusted software, saving time for both users and support teams.

Absolutely. Admin By Request provides two integrated solutions:

  • Endpoint Privilege Management for internal staff who need elevated access without permanent admin rights
  • Secure Remote Access for external vendors who need temporary, controlled access to corporate environments

No. With Admin By Request, power users can request elevation as needed without permanent privileges. Admins can apply flexible policies based on roles or departments–ensuring that technical staff can stay productive without compromising security.

Users can elevated installation tasks themselves or request access through a pre-defined workflow. Common applications can be auto-approved, allowing employees to install what they need without IT intervention–while still enforcing corporate policies and logging all actions.

Admin By Request works on Windows and macOS and integrates with identity providers likes Azure AD and Okta. It also connects with ticketing systems, RMM tools, and SIEM platforms to streamline operations across your tech stack.

Not with Admin By Request. The platform is designed to replace permanent admin access with smooth, self-service elevation. Users can still do their jobs without generating new tickets–and IT teams retain control, visibility, and compliance reporting.

Yes. With Secure Remote Access, IT teams no longer need to manually create and remove temporary accounts or field constant access request from vendors and distributed employees. Admin By Request handles this with configurable workflows, automatic expiry, and session logging–all of which reduce the operational burden on helpdesk teams, while keeping end users productive.