> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.apryse.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.apryse.com/android/learn-more/permissions.md).

# Android permissions

Learn about Apryse's Android SDK features and required permissions, including storage permission for accessing local documents. Follow best practices for adding permissions to your app. The Apryse And

Some features in Apryse's Android SDK require certain Android permissions, the most prominent one being storage permission for accessing documents stored locally on the device. A summary of Apryse's features and their required permission are shown below. If you need any of the specified features listed below, you will need to add the appropriate Android permissions.

## Android permissions list

| Feature                                                                                                  | Relevant permission               |
| -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------- |
| <ul><li>Opening a PDF from a URL</li><li>HTML to PDF conversion</li><li>Realtime collaboration</li></ul> | `android.permission.INTERNET`     |
| <ul><li>Creating sound annotations</li></ul>                                                             | `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO` |

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**Storage Permission**

Please follow the latest Android best practices and guidelines outlined [here](https://developer.android.com/training/permissions/usage-notes/)
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## Add permissions

You can add permissions to your Android app by including the `<uses-permission>` tag for the specified permission in your `AndroidManifest.xml` file. You can learn more about Android permissions in the [Android documentation](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/permissions/overview/).

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```xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<manifest xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android" package="com.pdftron.myapplication" ...>

    <!-- Permissions are added in the manifest tag -->
    <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.INTERNET"/>
    <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO" />

    ...
</manifest>
```

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