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

# Approve or reject an Access Control List change

> As a member of an Access Control List, review and vote on a proposed change to who can approve a backup's recovery.

When someone proposes adding, removing or replacing a member of a backup's Access Control List (ACL), everyone already on that ACL is asked to vote. A simple majority decides. This guide is for that vote.

## You'll be notified

When a change needs your vote, you're alerted two ways:

* **By email**, with the subject **Action Required: Approve ACL Change**. The email names the backup and links straight to Control.
* **In Control**, on the notifications bell at the top right.

Both take you to the pending change.

## Vote on the change

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the pending change">
    From the email or the bell, open the change to review it.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review what's proposed">
    You'll see the member being replaced or removed and the proposed new member. Check it's correct before you vote.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify your identity">
    You complete an identity check as part of voting. It confirms it's really you approving the change, at the moment you approve it. If your organisation has hardware security keys enabled, you'll also tap your registered security key as you vote.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Approve or reject">
    Your vote counts toward the majority. Once a simple majority approves, the change takes effect; if a majority reject, it's declined.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  Your vote is final once you confirm it — it can't be changed afterwards. Review the change carefully before confirming.
</Warning>

<Note>
  The person being added, removed or replaced doesn't vote on their own change. Everyone else currently on the ACL does.
</Note>

## What's next

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Set up your Access Control List" icon="user-shield" href="/guides/control/approval-control-list">
    How ACLs are created and how changes are proposed.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Approve a recovery request" icon="circle-check" href="/guides/control/approve-recovery-request">
    The other thing an approver is asked to vote on.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Get started" icon="circle-play" href="/guides/control/get-started">
    Set up your account and find your way around Control.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>