---
title: "Apply global report restrictions"
slug: "apply-global-report-restrictions"
tags: ["Totara Platform", "Site Administrator", "How-to"]
updated: 2026-08-13T16:01:37Z
published: 2026-08-13T16:01:37Z
canonical: "totara.help/apply-global-report-restrictions"
---

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# Apply global report restrictions

Once global report restrictions have been [enabled](/totara-20/docs/enable-global-report-restrictions) and a [restriction has been created](/totara-20/docs/create-global-report-restrictions), these restrictions can then be applied to any existing report which supports global report restrictions.

1. Go to *Quick-access menu* *> Reports > Report builder > Manage reports.*
2. Select any embedded or user-generated report.
3. Select the **Content** tab.
4. Click the checkbox for **E****nable Global report restrictions**.
5. Click **Save changes**.

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