ACCESS TO A SERVICE IN A NETWORK

There is provided mechanisms for handling access to a service in a network. A method is performed by a network controller. The method comprises obtaining an indication of the service is accessible in the network. The indication is received from a network switch operatively connecting a server of the service to the network. The indication causes a timer to start. The method comprises obtaining an indication of a client requesting to access the service. The indication is received from the network switch. The method comprises recording, only when the timer has not yet expired, identity information of the client in an access control list. The method comprises providing the access control list at least to the network switch upon expiration of the timer.