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title: Creating a SQL Policy
slug: singleconnect-reference-guide-3-3-0/creating-a-sql-policy
description: Learn how to effectively execute SQL queries using policies in this comprehensive document. Discover the step-by-step process for navigating to the Session Policy section, entering your preferred query or regex, and selecting the appropriate policy and el
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createdAt: 2022-08-01T16:22:50.000Z
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The execution of queries can be prevented or allowed by SQL policies:

1. Navigate to **Policy Control** > **Session Policy**.
2. Open the** Policy Key** tab.
3. Enter the query (or regex) to prevent or allow.
4. Select the policy type and element type. The **Black Key Policy** type used to restrict the queries and White Keys permit queries.
5. Click **Save**.

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/g9cApVza9NIhSh0pjZYtA/6l2qCXoMVQ0AOKbGveEyj_image.png "SQL Policy Key Definition")