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title: Update the Default Asset Sharing Setting (Optional)
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description: The default sharing setting for assets is Controlled by Parent, which requires a parent account and/or contact to be defined for an asset. However, assets do not always require parent accounts. To remove this restriction, change the default sharing setting.
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# Update the Default Asset Sharing Setting (Optional)

The default sharing setting for assets is Controlled by Parent, which requires a parent account and/or contact to be defined for an asset. However, assets do not always require parent accounts. To remove this restriction, change the default sharing setting.

### Required Editions

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              <p>Salesforce Scheduler is available for an extra cost in Lightning Experience.</p>
              <p style="margin-bottom:0;">Asset Scheduling is available for an extra cost in Lightning Experience.</p>
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            <td class="slds-cell-wrap" style="vertical-align:top;">Available in: <strong>Enterprise</strong> and <strong>Unlimited</strong> Editions</td>

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1. From Setup, in the Quick Find box, enter Sharing Settings, then select **Sharing Settings**.
2. Under Organization-Wide Defaults, click **Edit**.
3. For Asset, change Default Internal Access from **Controlled by Parent** to **Public Read Only**, **Public Read/Write**, or **Private**, depending on your requirements.
4. Save your changes.