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# Create a business domain

# Create a business domain {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
* 
* Updated August 11, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Create a business domain to define the context in which data is imported into a Microsoft Word document using Document designer.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_business_domain.admin

## Procedure

1. In the Filter navigator, enter <kbd class="ph userinput">sn_grc_business_domain.LIST</kbd>.
2. In the Business domains page, select New.
3. In the Name field, enter a name for the business domain.
4. Select Submit.

## What to do next

Configure role mappings for the business domain. For more information, see [Configure business domain roles for Document designer](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/9tpxuJw5N9wnYkvATSWiGQ "Configure role mappings on a business domain to control which users can select the domain when importing data into a Microsoft Word document.").