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# Create an entity type

# Create an entity type {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
* 
* Updated March 12, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Create an entity type for the entities in your system. Entity types enable you to
find and create entities that have the same attributes and that match a set of filter
conditions.

## Before you begin

Role required: (per product)

* In Operational Sustainability Management: sn_esg.program_manager
* In GRC: Metrics: sn_grc_metric.manager
* In Risk Management: sn_risk_workspace.IT_risk_manager and sn_risk_workspace.operational_risk_manager
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## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllOperational Sustainability ManagementOperational Sustainability Workspace.
2. Under Scoping, select Entity types and select New.
3. On the form, fill in the fields.  
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   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Name | Name of the entity type. |
   | Active | Option to set the entity type as active. |
   | Description | Description of the entity type. |
   [Table 1. New entity type form]

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4. To save the entity type, select Save.  
   Note:  
   In the new entity type form, only the Details tab is displayed. After a new entity type is created, the Details tab and other related lists are displayed in the entity type form.
5. To activate the entity type, do the following:
   1. Select Activate.  
      The following message displays: Are you sure you want to activate this entity type?
   2. To activate the entity type, select OK.
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6. To delete the entity type, select Delete.

## Result

The entity type is created. The new entity type form is displayed with the Details tab and the related lists:

* Entities
* Entity Filters
* Content References
* Mapping
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## What to do next

You can also [update an entity type](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/8GXAej_Lne1wIbBZOEqfSg "Update an existing entity type to add entity filters, policies, and control objectives.").

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