# Access requests

The page [access requests](https://igsn.uni-kiel.de/admin/repository/access_request/en/)
page provides an overview of all your current and previously processed access requests
to a repository. Additionally, on this page, you have the option to request the
creation of a new repository for your project or request access to an existing repository.

![Repository access request overview](../_static/access_request_overview.png)

Each repository access request is in a certain state. The following is an overview
of the different states a repository access request can have.

Status | Description
------ | -----------
*Pending* | This is the default state, when you have submitted a repository access request. Pending requests must be approved by the owner of the repository. You can edit or remove pending registration requests.
*Approved* | The owner of the repository has approved the request.
*Denied* | The owner of the repository has denied the request.