# Spatial Data Source Permissions

In the details section of a spatial data source, click on **Permissions** to access the permissions section. You can also modify permissions in batches. To do this, select several data sources in the list and click on **Permissions**.

A list of authorized users and groups displays. Click on ![img](https://2098443701-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FcA9CuUnY5hTYroiPhD1w%2Fuploads%2FrLcJLgwTykZcmIcxJKmL%2F2017-01-06_16-00-52.png?alt=media\&token=bdf35ae4-732e-461b-87f8-9b2c11b1e990) to add new users or groups. The available users and groups are configured in the JMap Server section of JMap Admin. Refer to the [Managing Users and Groups](https://docs.k2geospatial.com/en2/administrator/jmap-server-administrator-manual/security/managing-users) section for more information on managing users in JMap.

Only administrator permissions are associated with spatial data sources.

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="204.5"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Permissions for spatial data source</strong></td><td> </td></tr><tr><td>Remote access</td><td><p>Allows a user to access this spatial data source through a JMap Server to JMap Server connection. </p><p>This permission must be granted to the user account through which the secure connection between both JMap Servers was established. </p><p>For more information on this topic, refer to sections <a href="../../jmap-server-to-jmap-server-connections">JMap Server to JMap Server Connections</a> and <a href="../sharing-spatial-data-sources">Sharing Spatial Data Sources</a>.</p></td></tr><tr><td>Administrate spatial data source</td><td>Allows an administrator to modify the configuration of the spatial data source.</td></tr><tr><td>Access spatial data source</td><td>Allows an administrator to create layers that take their data from this data source.</td></tr></tbody></table>