# Add and Modify Access Levels

Once a door is configured, an access level needs to be added to schedule access. Access levels are assigned to access groups to give access to specific users.

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You cannot badge into a door unless you are in an [access group](/access-control/users-and-credentials/add-and-modify-access-groups.md) with at least one access level associated.
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You must be logged in with a user account with **Access Site Admin** or **Access Site Manager** permissions for the site to modify or create an access level. Learn more about [Roles and Permissions for Access Control](/access-control/getting-started/roles-and-permissions-for-access-control.md).
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## Create a new access level

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**In Verkada Command, go to All Products > Access.**
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**Select a site from the drop-down.**
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**At the top, select Access Levels.**
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**At the top right, click** <i class="fa-plus">:plus:</i>.

1. Enter a unique name.
2. Add access groups.
3. Configure the schedule.
4. Add doors to the access level.

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**Click Save once all your changes have been made.**
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## Clone an access level

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**In Verkada Command, go to All Products > Access.**
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**Select a site from the drop-down.**
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**At the top, select Access Levels.**
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**Next to the access level you want to clone, click** <i class="fa-copy">:copy:</i>  **Clone Access Level.**
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**Select the site you want to clone the access level to and click Next.**
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**Edit the access level settings and click Save when done.**
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Doors controlled by an access level are not cloned. This ensures that the proper door associations are maintained and avoids any unintended consequences during the cloning process.
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**Prefer to see it in action?** Check out the [video tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxIEGPXZzuw).
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