Free IT access request form template (PDF)
A formal IT access request and revocation form for managing system permissions. Record who needs which systems, at what access level, with manager and IT approvals — so you keep control of your data and a clear audit trail.
IT access form
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This IT access request form is a general HR template, not legal advice. Customise it to your workplace, systems and the relevant awards and legislation, and confirm your record-keeping and privacy obligations with Fair Work. It does not constitute legal, HR, or professional advice and should not be relied on as a substitute for advice specific to your business, workforce, or circumstances.
What's in this form
Everything you need to control system access
Requester details
Name, position, department, manager and start or end date where it applies.
Request type
New access, a change to existing permissions, or revocation of access.
Systems & software
Checklist of resources: email, file servers, intranet, CRM, payroll and key applications.
Access level
Read-only, user, power user, admin or custom rights for each system requested.
Business justification
Why the access is required for the employee's role, supporting least-privilege decisions.
Permanent or time-bound
Ongoing access or an expiry date for contractors and temporary needs.
Manager & IT approval
Line manager and IT sign-off before any access is granted, with names and dates.
Completion & revocation
IT confirms access granted or removed, creating a dated audit trail.
How the access record is laid out
Each request lists the systems needed alongside the access level and who approved it, so it is obvious at a glance what a person can reach — and easy to revoke when their role changes.
| System / resource | Access level | Manager | IT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Email & calendar | User | Approved | Granted |
| CRM | Read / edit | Approved | Granted |
| Payroll system | Admin | Declined | — |
How the IT access request process works
Four steps from request to revocation
1. Raise the request
The employee or their manager records who needs access, which systems, software, network or data, and the access level required.
2. Add a justification
Note why the access is needed for the role so approvers can apply least privilege rather than copying someone else's permissions.
3. Approve & action
The line manager and IT sign off, then IT provisions only the approved systems and confirms what was granted.
4. Review & revoke
Keep the form on file as an audit trail, review access periodically, and revoke it when the person changes role or leaves.
An IT access request form is the official record of who can use which systems, at what level, and who approved it — your security control and audit trail in one. For where this fits in a new starter’s first week, read our guide on how to onboard a new employee.
How to use this form
Download and go in four quick steps
Download the PDF
Grab the form free — no signup. Print it or fill it in digitally.
Fill in the details
Add the requester, the systems needed and the access level for each.
Get approvals
Have the manager and IT review, justify and sign off the request.
Provision & file
IT grants the approved access and keeps the form as a record.
Who uses this form
Wherever access needs to be granted, changed or removed
New-hire onboarding
Set up email, chat, CRM and file access on day one
Role & permission changes
Update or remove access when someone moves teams
Offboarding & departures
Revoke logins promptly when an employee leaves
Keep these records out of the filing cabinet by storing them as digital HR records, and tie access changes to your offboarding process so logins are revoked on time.
Manage access alongside the rest of HR
Paper forms work, but they are easy to lose and hard to audit. RosterElf's HR software keeps employee records, onboarding and offboarding in one place, so granting access on day one and revoking it on the last day becomes part of the same workflow — with a digital trail you can actually find.
HR guides
Get onboarding, offboarding and compliance right
How to onboard a new employee
A step-by-step onboarding plan, including the system and access setup new starters need on day one.
Read the guideHow to conduct an exit interview
Wrap up departures properly — capture feedback and trigger access revocation as part of offboarding.
Read the guideEmployment law essentials
Understand the record-keeping and privacy obligations that sit behind IT access and HR data.
Read the guideRelated templates
Use this form alongside these free HR forms
IT access form FAQ
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An IT access request form is an official document or ticket employees use to request permission to use specific software, networks, hardware or data. It captures who needs access, which resources, the access level (read-only, edit or admin) and who approved it — acting as a security control and providing an audit trail of who has access to what. Our free PDF gives you this structure ready to print or fill in digitally.
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At a minimum: requester details (name, role, department, manager), the request type (new, change or revoke), the systems and software needed, the access level for each, a business justification, whether access is permanent or time-bound, and manager plus IT approval. This template includes all of these sections.
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Three common moments: onboarding a new hire (email, chat, CRM, file servers), a role change that updates or removes permissions, and one-off requests for specialised tools such as admin rights, financial databases or VPN. Build it into your onboarding and offboarding checklists so nothing is missed.
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Formal requests create an audit trail of who has access to what systems. This supports security and privacy compliance, enables timely revocation when employees leave, and helps you apply the principle of least privilege so staff only hold the access their role requires.
Before you download
General information only — not legal advice
This document is a general HR template provided for informational purposes only. It is not legal advice and may not reflect the latest changes in legislation or apply to every workplace situation. RosterElf Pty Ltd and the template provider accept no liability for any loss arising from reliance on this document. Users should seek independent legal advice and customise the template to ensure it complies with all relevant laws, awards and workplace requirements.