# Authorize ASN

Autonomous System Number (ASN) is a unique identifier assigned to an autonomous system (AS) on the internet. ASNs are crucial for the functioning of our global BGP. You can submit a request for your own AS authorization to establish global BGP Interconnect.

## Procedures

Submit a request for your own AS authorization to establish global BGP interconnect.

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1. On the upper left corner of zenConsole, go to **Products** > **Global BGP** > **ASN** > **Authorize ASN**.
2. Enter your ASN and company name.
3. Refer to the email sample and send an email with your ASN and company name from your contact mailbox to <ipupdatesupport@zenlayer.com>.
4. Click **Submit Request**.

### What's Next

We will contact you within 1 to 2 days. You may need to provide the following documentation:

* Your online profiles: Screenshots of LinkedIn, WhatsApp, Telegram, or WeChat;&#x20;
* Business registration documents: Business license, legal representative's ID card;
* ASN authorization file: Official documentation authorizing your use of the ASN.&#x20;

## Result

After the request is submitted, your ASNs will show in the list. The state of authorized ASNs is **Active**.

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More actions are supported:

* **Add BGP Session**: view [**Establish BGP Session**](https://docs.console.zenlayer.com/welcome/global-bgp/establish-bgp-session) for detailed steps.
* **Revoke Authorization**: click to revoke authorization of this ASN. After revoking the authorization, BGP sessions for this ASN will no longer be possible.

## What to Do Next

After your ASN is authorized, you can [**establish a BGP session**](https://docs.console.zenlayer.com/welcome/global-bgp/establish-bgp-session) with this ASN.&#x20;