What is the difference between the Access and Rules tabs in an external group?

💻 Environment/Context

  • External groups
  • Media access

 

In order for you to manage what an external group can see, the External Groups > Can view and External Groups > Can edit permissions must be enabled on your account.

If you're unable to follow any of the steps below, kindly reach out to your admin or refer to the Account Type Permissions Overview  article for more information.

 

 

❓ Issue/Question

  • What is the difference between tags configured in Access and those configured in Rules?

 

👌 Resolution/Answer

  • Access and Rules both decide which media an external group can see. The difference is how much control you get
  • Access tab
    • The simple version. Pick the tags the group can see in Tag access, and the tags to hide in Exclude tags
    • Leave both fields empty to give the group access to all media
    • Best for simple setups, like a sponsor that sees everything tagged with its brand
  • Rules tab

 

🔖 Notes