---
sourceDocument: Australia Governance, Risk, and Compliance
sourceDocumentLink: https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/r/governance-risk-compliance

 Release :

    - australia

ft:locale :

    - en-US

ft:publication_title :

    - Australia Governance, Risk, and Compliance

ft:clusterId :

    - grc

bundleId :

    - grc

workflow :

    - Technology


---

# Create

# Create an entity type {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
* 
* Updated March 12, 2026
* 
* ![](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 new entities that match a set of filter conditions. You can create a hierarchy of the entity types within the entity
classes.

## Before you begin

Roles required: sn_grc.manager, sn_risk_workspace.IT_risk_manager, and sn_risk_workspace.operational_risk_manager

## Procedure

1. Navigate to the desired workspace, go to the List view, and click Entity types.
2. Click New.  
   A Create New Entity Type page with the Details tab is displayed.
3. In the Details tab, fill in the fields.  
   {#create-new-entity-type-ws__table_FloorForm__entry__2}

   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Name | Name of the entity type. |
   | Compliance Score Percentage | Compliance score percentage assigned to the entity type. |
   | Active | Option to set the entity type as active. |
   | Description | Description of the entity type. |
   [Table 1. Details tab in the Create New Entity Type page]

   {#create-new-entity-type-ws__table_FloorForm}
4. To save the entity type, click Save.  
   When you save the entity type, the other related lists are displayed on the Entity type page. Update the related lists as applicable.
   * Details
   * Entities
   * Entity Filters
   * Risk Frameworks
   * Risk Statements
   * Policies
   * Control Objectives
   * Policy Exceptions
   * Content References
   * Privacy Assessments

   {#create-new-entity-type-ws__ul_ynt_nyf_tqb}

   See [An entity in the workspace view](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/HZPHX6y06pzdtIIJR6WR7w "The Entity form in the workspace provides a complete view of an entity across your organization. The Entity form is listed under the Library menu of the List view in the workspace. Select an entity in the list view so that you can display its overview, details, hierarchy, entity types, or downstream risks.") for more information.
5. To save the entity type, click Save.