> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.lerian.studio/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Access Manager via Lerian Console

> Manage users, M2M applications, and authentication settings for Access Manager visually through the Lerian Console — no direct API calls.

Lerian Console provides a user-friendly interface to manage Access Manager without dealing directly with API calls. Through the Console's Settings area, you can create and manage users, configure applications for M2M access, and control authentication settings—all from a single, intuitive dashboard.

<Tip>
  If you prefer working with APIs, check the [Using Access Manager](/en/platform/access-manager/using-access-manager) guide for API-based workflows.
</Tip>

## Prerequisites

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Before using Access Manager features in Lerian Console, make sure you have:

* Access Manager plugin installed and running
* Access Manager [enabled in your environment configuration](/en/platform/access-manager/enabling-access-manager)
* Admin credentials to log into Lerian Console

<Danger>
  Once **Access Manager** is enabled, **all API requests** must include an `Authorization` header with a valid **Bearer access token**.

  Without this header, your requests will be rejected, even for public or previously accessible endpoints.
</Danger>

## Accessing Access Manager settings

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Access Manager features are available through the Settings area in Lerian Console:

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Log into Lerian Console with your admin credentials.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Click the gear icon (<Icon icon="gear" />) in the top navigation bar.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Select **Users** or **Applications** from the sidebar to manage the respective features.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What you can do

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Lerian Console Settings offers two main areas for managing Access Manager:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Managing Users" icon="users" href="/en/platform/lerian-console/settings/managing-users">
    Create, edit, and delete user accounts. Manage passwords and assign users to roles with specific permissions for human access to your applications.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Managing Applications" icon="layer-group" href="/en/platform/lerian-console/settings/managing-applications">
    Configure machine-to-machine (M2M) applications for system-to-system integrations. Set up client credentials for secure service communication.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Note>
  The default admin user created during Access Manager installation cannot be deleted, but you can update its details and password through the Console.
</Note>

## Next steps

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* Learn about [best practices for Access Manager](/en/platform/access-manager/am-best-practices)
* Understand the [technical components](/en/platform/access-manager/am-components) of Access Manager
* Review [API reference](/en/reference/access-manager/am-api-introduction) for programmatic access