---
title: Control which roles can personalize lists
description: You can control who can create personal lists.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/platform-administration/list-administration/t\_ControlAccessToTheListMechanic.html
release: australia
product: List Administration
classification: list-administration
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-03-12"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Personal lists, Administer, List administration, Forms, fields, and lists, Configure core features, Administer the ServiceNow AI Platform]
---

# Control which roles can personalize lists

You can control who can create personal lists.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **System Properties** > **UI Properties**.

2.  Locate the property labeled **List of roles \(comma-separated\) that can use Personal Lists. If blank, all can use** \(**glide.ui.list\_mechanic.roles**\).

3.  Enter the roles for which personal lists are available, separated by commas, or leave the field blank to allow access for all users \(default\).