📚 Nexus guide: manage your authorizations

See how authorizations work in Civic Nexus, how to connect tools, approve permissions, and manage or remove access anytime.

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What is an authorization?

An authorization is your permission for Civic Nexus to access a specific tool on your behalf. This allows your AI assistant to work inside that tool for you.

How do authorizations work?

  1. You connect a tool to Civic Nexus.
  2. You approve what Nexus is allowed to do in that tool.
  3. Nexus securely stores that permission.
  4. Nexus can now use the tool within those limits.
  5. You can remove access whenever you want.

How to authorize a tool

  1. In Civic Nexus, choose the tool you want to connect. You’ll be redirected to that tool’s sign-in page.
  2. Review the permissions being requested.
  3. Once approved, the tool is connected and ready to use.

How to see or remove your connected tools

  1. In your account, go to the Authorization tab to see a list of tools you’ve connected. 
  2. To remove a tool’s access, click the trash can icon. 

What permissions am I giving when I authorize a tool?

Permissions are limited to what you explicitly approve. Depending on the tool, this may include:

  • Reading data
  • Creating new content
  • Updating existing content

Civic Nexus cannot go beyond the permissions you allow. You can review, manage, or revoke authorizations at any time. Changes take effect immediately.