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title: Service IDs
slug: service-ids
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createdAt: 2026-04-29T13:59:52.411Z
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Service IDs are non-human identities for apps, services, subscriptions, servers or automated processes. They avoid using personal credentials and enable scoped, durable access for teams.

# Accessing the Service IDs page

From the Kyndryl Bridge main menu :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/QU1TIK52ntw5Jsos0uOt5/NK7Yw9tQgnlqBGwu7eG4H-20260601-205917.svg" alt caption width="28" height="28"}, go to **Administration** → Bridge Access Management → **Service IDs**

# Role-based permissions for service IDs

- **Administrator or account owner**: can create, view, edit, lock or unlock, delete, assign to access groups, manage API keys and assign policies.
- **Contributor and operator**: can view service IDs and manage API keys. Cannot create, edit or delete service IDs.
- **Viewer**: can view only.

# Creating a service ID

To create a service ID, see the following steps:

1. Select **Add Service ID**.
2. Enter a unique name and optional description.
3. Click **Add Service ID.**

# Assigning an access policy to a service ID

To assign an access policy to a service ID, complete the following steps:

1. Click the **overflow** menu :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/QU1TIK52ntw5Jsos0uOt5/nSYuNUHJdb4gGBAWMXOSC-20260602-172708.svg" alt caption width="28" height="28"} next to the service ID key that you want to edit.
2. Click **Assign Access.**
3. Select a **Service.**
4. Select the **Scope**.
5. Click **Assign**

# Learn more

 [API Keys](docId\:xFTW8fInm1eYUfKPg7fly) 

[Access Policies](docId\:nb3bZm-bsA3w7AEFpbDzs) 

[Roles and permissions](docId\:ICs69b2oEsEwnrtSMBI3W)