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# Add compatible models to a hardware model

# Add compatible models to a hardware model {#ariaid-title1}

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

On a hardware model record, you can add compatible hardware models, giving you a good
method for tracking hardware assets that can work together.

## Before you begin

Role required: model_manager

## About this task

Note:  
Hardware models included in bundled models cannot be added as compatibles.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllProduct CatalogProduct ModelHardware Models.
2. Click a hardware model Name.
3. Click Add Compatible.
4. Select a compatible model.
5. Click Submit.  
   The selected model is listed in the Compatibles related list.
**Related concepts**   

* [Models](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/Bu8OXcFEJl_KLwKPdKQGmQ "Models are specific versions or various configurations of an asset. Models are used for managing and tracking assets through various ServiceNow platform asset applications, including Product Catalog, Asset Management, and Procurement.")
* [Bundled models](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/lWWFqGTop3aFfjP39EMMjw "A bundled model is a single model comprised of individual models. For example, a laptop, printer, keyboard, and mouse can be combined into a single bundled model. If you assign any one asset from the bundled model to an individual, that person receives all the components in the bundle.")  
**Related tasks**   

* [Add substitute models to a hardware model](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/fFGYR4iUcX9fM0xUN3Uo_g "On a hardware model record, you can add substitutes to track what hardware models can be substituted for another hardware model.")

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