User-managed access (also known as UMA) is a system that lets you decide who can access your stuff and what they can do with it. It's like a virtual door you can lock and unlock to keep your stuff safe. You decide who can come through the door and what they can do once they are there. For example, you might let your friends come in and just look at your photos, but not download them, or you might let your family come in and download photos. UMA makes sure that your stuff is secure and safe.