5 Ways to Open Authorization Manager in Windows 10

By Achilles Hill | Last Updated June 05, 2025

Authorization Manager enables administrators to implement role-based access control (RBAC) by defining roles, tasks, and operations, and assigning permissions accordingly. This tool is particularly useful in environments where granular access control is required for applications and service. The following five methods help turn on Windows 10 Authorization Manager at a quick speed.

Way 1: Open Authorization Manager by searching.

Type azman.msc in the search box on taskbar, and click azman.msc in the result.

Way 2: Access the app in File Explorer.

Step 1: Get into File Explorer.

Step 2: Input c:\windows\system32\azman.msc in the address bar, and tap Enter.

Way 3: Turn Authorization Manager on via Command Prompt.

Step 1: Launch CMD.

Step 2: Type azman.msc and press Enter.

Way 4: Open the program via Windows PowerShell.

Step 1: Start Windows PowerShell.

Step 2: Input azman.msc and hit Enter.

Way 5: Access Authorization Manager via Run.

Use Windows+R to display Run, type azman.msc and select OK.

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