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Delegated Access

Reviewed 19 July 2026Canonical definitionPart of: Agent Orchestration & Workflow Terms →

Delegated access is a pattern in which a user grants an AI agent temporary, scoped permission to act on their behalf. The resulting credentials stay tied to the user's authority and make each agent action traceable to the original delegation.

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What is Delegated Access?

Delegated access is a pattern in which a user grants an AI agent temporary, scoped permission to act on their behalf.

How is Delegated Access used in production?

The resulting credentials stay tied to the user's authority and make each agent action traceable to the original delegation.

Which terms are related to Delegated Access?

Closely related concepts include Multi-Agent System, Delegation Control, Agent Delegation, Agent Framework. Each is defined in the Prefactor glossary.

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