Admin By Request
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What is Admin By Request
Admin By Request is an endpoint-focused privileged access management product that controls and audits local administrator rights on Windows and macOS devices. It supports just-in-time elevation workflows where end users request admin privileges for specific tasks, with approvals, time limits, and logging. Typical users include IT and security teams that want to reduce standing local admin access while keeping users productive. The product emphasizes client-side elevation controls and centralized reporting rather than broad customer identity or consumer authentication use cases.
Just-in-time privilege elevation
The product supports on-demand elevation so users do not keep persistent local administrator rights. IT can require approvals or allow self-elevation under defined policies, typically with time-bound access. This approach aligns with least-privilege endpoint administration and reduces the attack surface associated with standing admin accounts.
Endpoint-centric PAM controls
Admin By Request is designed around managing privileges on end-user devices, which is a common gap when organizations rely mainly on directory permissions. It provides mechanisms to elevate specific applications or processes rather than granting broad admin access indefinitely. This makes it suitable for distributed workforces where local admin rights are frequently requested for software installs and troubleshooting.
Audit trails and reporting
The product records elevation events and related metadata to support investigations and compliance reporting. Centralized visibility helps security teams review who elevated, when, and for what purpose. This is particularly useful for organizations that need evidence of administrative actions on endpoints.
Not a full IAM suite
While it intersects with identity and access controls, the product’s core focus is endpoint privilege elevation rather than full identity lifecycle management. Organizations looking for broad identity governance, customer identity (CIAM), or advanced authentication orchestration may need additional tools. This can increase integration and operational complexity in environments standardizing on a single identity platform.
Limited SSO and MFA scope
Admin By Request is not primarily positioned as an enterprise SSO hub or a comprehensive MFA platform across applications. If the requirement is centralized SSO to many SaaS apps or strong phishing-resistant authentication across the workforce, a dedicated SSO/MFA solution is typically still required. As a result, it may complement rather than replace existing authentication infrastructure.
Endpoint dependency and rollout effort
The value of the product depends on deploying and maintaining endpoint components and policies across managed devices. Organizations with unmanaged endpoints, complex device fleets, or limited endpoint management maturity may face longer rollout timelines. Policy tuning is often needed to balance security controls with user productivity.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 (lifetime, up to 25 endpoints) | All core features; up to 25 Endpoint Privilege Management (EPM) workstation seats, up to 10 Windows Server EPM seats, and up to 25 Secure Remote Access (SRA) seats; available for Windows, macOS, and Linux; free plan is lifetime but does not include technical support. |
| Paid / Premium / Enterprise | Custom pricing — contact sales | Scalable license volumes (50+ seats and higher); includes technical support, full product entitlements, and pricing provided on request (price not published on website). |
Seller details
Admin By Request ApS
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