Create a Policy

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Overview

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Prerequisites

• Review the policy reference page
• Permissions to create a policy
• Optional:
  • Install the CLI

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Create using the UI Console

1. Create a new policy by either:
   • Clicking Policies in the left menu and click New, or
   • Click the Create dropdown in the upper right corner and select Policy
2. Select Resource Type:
   • Enter a policy name and optional description
   • Select a target resource type
     • Choose one of the resource types that you’d like to control access to
     • You have the option to select specific resources or target all the resources in your org by turning on the Target All switch
     • If you are targeting all the resources, click Next and skip to step 4.
     • Click Next
3. Select Specific Resources:
   • Choose one or both of the following methods to select resources:
     • Directly assigned:
       • A list of available resources will be shown and can be selected
     • Dynamically assigned:
       • Using the tag query form, configure the match by rule.
   • Click Next
4. Add a Binding:
   • At least one binding is required. Click Add Binding.
   • Select one or more permissions. These permissions are specific to the selected resource type.
   • Browse through the principal tabs and select at least one principal. Click Add.
   • If required, add additional bindings. Note: The bindings must have a unique set of permissions. Click Create.
   • The policy has been created and is now active

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Create using the CLI

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Summary