# Review & Approve Requests
Access Request tickets can be Reviewed and Approved on the homepage of the Requests Module.
* **Open -** Requests pending action (Draft, Review, Approval, Approved)
* **Closed -** Completed or archived requests.
Users given access to the Request module can only see the requests they send or receive. [**Sentinel or Access Request Administrators**](https://help.sentinelsoftware.com/sentinel-help-center/settings/sentinel-accounts#admin-menus) can see all requests and make changes to the permissions or approvers.
Open Tickets - Access Requests
## Reviewers (Optional)
A Reviewer can modify the request and add or remove roles before it’s sent for approval. \
This is typically a Functional Lead or Data Owner who can verify the correct roles are selected.
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*Reviewers can significantly reduce errors and prevent granting excessive security.*
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## How to Review Requests
Navigate to **Requests**.
1. Requests pending review will display '**Review**' under the stage column.
2. Click to select the request and verify the requested changes.
* If correct, select '**Complete."**
* If incorrect, select '**Reject**' and enter a rejection reason.
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When a Reviewer is assigned, the request must be reviewed before approval.
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Open Tickets - Review Stage
Access Request - Reviewer
## Approvers
An Approver is designated on the request ticket and can approve/deny access. *They cannot modify access.*
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*Backup Approvers are optional but can also approve/deny access. They cannot modify access.*
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## How to Approve Requests
Navigate to **Requests**.
1. Requests pending approval will display '**Approval**' under the stage column.
2. Click to select the request and verify the requested changes.
* If correct, select '**Approve."**
* If incorrect, select '**Deny**' and enter a denial reason.
