# Space not found?

> If your space cannot be connected, it's probably because the MAIA for Confluence app lacks the necessary permissions. Here's a detailed guide on how to set the permissions.

## How to fix missing space access for MAIA for Confluence

> **Note:** Changes may take up to one day to become visible in MAIA.

### Prerequisites

Both steps must be completed successfully before continuing:

* [Confluence Setup Part 1: Installing MAIA for Confluence Atlassian Connect App](/en/docs/maias-features/confluence/confluence-setup-part-1-installing-maia-for-confluence-atlassian-connect/)

* [Confluence Setup Part 2: Connect Your MAIA Account with Atlassian](/en/docs/maias-features/confluence/confluence-setup-part-2-connect-your-maia-account-with-atlassian/)

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To allow **MAIA for Confluence** to sync your private Confluence spaces, or if a space is not visible despite having access, you must explicitly grant the app user access to the space. This can be done individually or via a user group.

### Follow these steps

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#### Step 1: navigate to global permissions

Go to **Settings** → **Global permissions** and confirm that **MAIA for Confluence** is listed.

![](/images/docs/2faeaae7c9d14d335a97.png)

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#### Step 2: access space permissions

Under **Settings**, select **Space permissions**.

Find the private space and click **Manage access**.

![](/images/docs/264ee52f4fd5cb47942b.png)

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#### Step 3: add the MAIA user to the space

Go to **Space settings** → **Space access**.

Use the search field to find **“MAIA for Confluence”** and add the user.

![](/images/docs/4c3b6f7d9e4a47b344a0.png)

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#### Step 4: set appropriate permissions

Check the required permissions (e.g., **View**) for the **MAIA for Confluence** user and click **Save**.

![](/images/docs/5ed19791a3cf8351258e.png)

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Your private space is now accessible to **MAIA for Confluence** and ready for synchronization or visibility in the app.

*Don’t worry – the space is still only visible to authorized users.*