---
title: "Add a privilege"
method: POST
path: "/api/privileges"
tags: ["Users"]
---

# Add a privilege

`POST /api/privileges`

Adds a new privilege name to the system.
Requires `admin` or the `access_privileges` + `edit_privileges` permissions.

## Request body

- object
  - `privilege` string, required — Name of the new privilege.

## Response `204`

Privilege added.

## Other responses

- `400` — Bad request.
- `403` — Access denied.

---

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