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title: "Streamlined administration with the admin API"
description: "Programmatically manage authorization logic by dynamically adding or updating policies in real-time with Cerbos' admin API."
canonical: "https://www.cerbos.dev/features-benefits-and-use-cases/admin-api"
source: "https://www.cerbos.dev/features-benefits-and-use-cases/admin-api"
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# Streamlined administration with the admin API

Programmatically manage authorization logic by dynamically adding or updating policies in real-time with Cerbos' admin API.

## Understanding the admin API

In the realm of authorization, the ability to swiftly and efficiently manage policies is paramount. The admin API serves as a bridge, allowing administrators to interact with a running Cerbos instance, ensuring that policy changes are not just easy, but instantaneous.

### Dynamic, efficient and seamless
- **Real-time policy updates:** No need to restart or manually intervene. Update policies on-the-fly with the admin API.
- **Simplified administration:** Reduce the complexity of administrative tasks by using a dedicated API tailored for policy management.
- **Integration ready:** Easily integrate the Admin API with your existing applications with the client SDKs.

## Master the admin API with Cerbos

- [Admin API documentation](https://docs.cerbos.dev/cerbos/latest/api/admin_api.html#policy-management) — A detailed guide on how to utilize the admin API for various administrative tasks
- [Sample integration guide](https://www.cerbos.dev/blog/dynamic-policy-management-with-the-admin-api) — Learn how to integrate the admin API with your existing tools and dashboards
- [Community insights](https://community.cerbos.dev/?_gl=1*5ozo82*_ga*MTk1NjcwNzQ1MC4xNjY2Mjc5NjI2*_ga_8G3G3MS838*MTY5NDE5MTE5Ny41MjcuMS4xNjk0MTkyNzgyLjIwLjAuMA) — Engage with the Cerbos community for insights, best practices, and innovative use cases with the admin API