Admin By Request (ABR) is a service that allows campus members to request admin privileges or elevated access on their university-owned, Windows computer, without changing their account into an admin account. Texas A&M University's monitoring tools log actions taken to ensure compliance and security.

ABR is replacing existing Endpoint Privilege Management (EPM) products used across campus and will be available to units who opt in.

Getting Started

Contact your department's IT support team for information about whether Admin By Request is available for your device.

Help and Support

For complete details on how to get started with Admin By Request and FAQs, please visit the ABR Knowledge Base article.

If you need assistance or support, contact your department's IT support team.

Billing details for Admin By Request are being finalized. Any charges will be communicated to departments to allow for budget planning.

Admin By Request provides a comprehensive solution for managing administrative tasks. By centralizing and automating the request and approval process, ABR ensures campus members can handle administrative tasks efficiently and securely, while maintaining university security and compliance.

Here are a few of the features of Admin By Request:

• Simplified Access: ABR simplifies the process for gaining administrative access.
• Temporary Privileges: Grants temporary administrative privileges for the device you are currently signed into.
• Security and Compliance: Ensures all administrative actions are performed securely and in compliance with university policies.
• Audit Trail: Maintains a log of all requests and admin actions for transparency and accountability.

• Admin By Request - Knowledge Base Article