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# Create an automated metric definition

# Create an automated metric definition {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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Create an automated metric definition to collect the data for a metric. A metric
definition specifies the method and key properties of the metric, such as the unit,
direction, or nature of the metric.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_grc_metric.manager, sn_risk.user, and sn_compliance.user

## About this task

In automated metric definitions, the data is collected automatically based on the conditions that you define in the metric definition. In the condition, specify the tables that are used for collecting the metric data. For example, if you want to obtain data for all the incidents logged in a particular month, you can specify the Incidents table as a source for data collection.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllRiskRisk WorkspaceListsMetricsAutomated metric definitions.
2. Select New.
3. On the form, fill in the fields.  
   For a detailed explanation of the fields, refer to [Automated metric definition form](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/O7IZ3NvaguH5uzk2pjs58Q "The fields of the automated metric definition form are explained in this topic.").
4. Select Save.  
   Note:  
   In the new automated metric definition form, only the Details tab is displayed. After a new automated metric definition is created, additional related lists are displayed with the Details tab in the form.
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## Result

The automated metric definition is saved in the Metric definitions list.

## What to do next

You can associate an entity type, create metrics, and add citations to the metric definition. See [Update a metric definition](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/IOYs9dbm0iHnvAwfmd80cA "Update an existing metric definition to collect the new metrics. You can associate new goals, targets, and entities with the metric definition.") for more information.
* **[Automated metric definition form](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/O7IZ3NvaguH5uzk2pjs58Q)**   
  The fields of the automated metric definition form are explained in this topic.

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