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# Time-Based Access
Time-Based Access Policies let you create time-bound access requests. One type of time-based access policy can expire an Access Request after an hour. Another type of time-based access policy can expire an Access Request at a specific time. This means you can offer time-limited access to sensitive resources, or expire access at a certain time.
Check out the following links for specific examples
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