---
title: "Get role by name"
method: GET
path: "/access-control/roles/by-name/{role_name}"
tags: ["Access Control"]
---

# Get role by name

`GET /access-control/roles/by-name/{role_name}`

Retrieves a role by its name.

## Path parameters

- `role_name` string, required

## Response `200`

OK

- Role
  - `created_at` string, date-time, required
  - `description` string, nullable
  - `id` string, required
  - `is_system` boolean, required
  - `name` string, required
  - `updated_at` string, date-time, required
  - `weight` integer, required

---

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