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# shared

The shared instance you use to send permission requests and receive responses.

```
static let shared: AskCenter
```

## Overview

Use this singleton instance to access all [`AskCenter`](/documentation/PermissionKit/AskCenter) functionality. The system maintains this shared instance
across your app’s lifecycle and ensures consistent handling of permission requests and responses.

```swift
 let center = AskCenter.shared
 try await center.ask(permissionQuestion)
```

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