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# Configure a global policy

Use this tutorial to define standards that apply across all apps.

### Before you start

* You need the **Platform Administrator** role.
* Policy management must be enabled.
* You should know which checks must be mandatory.

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### Open the policy manager

Go to [Policies](/administration/policies.md).

Start from the global policy.
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### Review the policy scope

Confirm you are editing the policy that applies to all apps.

Use the app policy rules for platform-wide technical standards.

Use the data policy rules for classification and role checks.
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### Update the rules

Enable the checks you want to enforce.

Adjust settings such as minimum versions or standards where needed.

Mark checks as mandatory when lower-level policies must not override them.
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### Apply the policy changes

Save the policy after you finish the updates.

The policy version increases when you change the policy.
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### Verify the outcome

Open [Dashboards → Policies](/dashboards/policies.md).

Review a few apps to confirm the new policy is active.

Open the [Policy Viewer](/dashboards/policies/policy-viewer.md) for details.
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### Next steps

* [Create an app group](/overview/tutorials/administration/create-an-app-group.md)
* [Create a user group](/overview/tutorials/administration/create-a-user-group.md)
* [Find apps using older Mendix versions](/overview/tutorials/insights/find-apps-using-older-mendix-versions.md)


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