# Cakewalk for Employees

### **❓Why Use Cakewalk?**

Cakewalk makes getting access to the apps you need **fast, transparent and self-serve.** No IT tickets, no waiting.

* **Faster access:** Request apps directly from Slack.
* **Transparency:** Track your request status anytime.
* **Security:** Remove access you don’t need with one click.
* **Compliance made easy:** Help your company stay audit-ready.

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### **🧑‍💻 Everyday Workflows**

#### **Requesting Access to an App**

* In Slack, open the Cakewalk app and type what you need (e.g., "I need access to Figma"). The assistant confirms the details and creates the request.
* Need multiple apps? Ask in one message: "I need Miro, Jira and Notion."
* In Cakewalk, go to the App Catalog → Click *Get* on the desired app and provide justification.
* Approvals are automatically directed to the designated reviewer.
* For more details, please refer to our [grant access guide](https://docs.getcakewalk.io/how-to-guides/requests#grant-access)
* ✅ You’ll get a Slack message when access is granted.

💡 *Why this matters:* No more IT tickets, email chains or endless Slack threads.

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#### **Changing Permissions**

* In Slack, tell the Cakewalk app what you need: “Change my Salesforce access to Reports.”
* In Cakewalk, go to “My apps” and select “Change my permissions” on any app.
* Request is routed to approvers.
* For more details, please refer to our [change permissions guide](https://docs.getcakewalk.io/how-to-guides/requests#change-permissions)
* ✅ Permissions changed, compliance logs updated.

💡 *Why this matters:* Get the permissions needed for your daily tasks while staying compliant.

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#### **Removing Access**

* In Slack, tell the Cakewalk app: “Remove my access to Looker.”
* In Cakewalk, select “Remove access” on any app.
* Request is routed to approvers.
* For more details, please refer to our [Remove access guide](https://docs.getcakewalk.io/how-to-guides/requests#remove-access)
* ✅ Access removed, compliance logs updated.

💡 *Why this matters:* You stay compliant and reduce security risks.

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#### **Requesting a New App**

* In Slack, navigate to the “Home” of the Cakewalk app for Slack and click “Request new app”.
* Fill out quick details (business need, compliance info, etc.).
* In the web app, navigate to “App catalog” and click “New”.
* For more details, please refer to our [Add new app guide](https://docs.getcakewalk.io/how-to-guides/requests#add-new-app)
* ✅ Admins will review and approve procurement.

💡 *Why this matters:* Introduce the apps you need while reducing shadow IT and helping your organization stay compliant.

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#### **Checking Request Status**

* In Slack, ask the Cakewalk app: “What’s happening with my Datadog request?” The assistant tells you the current state and who needs to act next. You can also ask it to send a reminder to your approver.
* In Cakewalk, go to the “Requests” page.
* View progress: In progress → Approved → Completed.
* ✅ You’ll always know where things stand.

💡 *Why this matters:* Clear visibility, fewer pings to IT.

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#### **Managing Notification Preferences**

* In Cakewalk, go to your personal settings and open the **Notifications** section.
* Turn email and Slack notifications on or off for any category: Action Required, System Health, Request Updates, Lifecycle Updates, Discovery & Changes and Reminders.
* Changes save automatically.

💡 *Why this matters:* Stay informed without the noise. You decide what reaches your inbox and Slack.