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# Add an event to monitor

# Add an event to monitor {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Add a custom event to extend monitoring beyond the base events using the Event Log Monitoring Config table.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_dex.admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspacesService Operations Workspace.
2. In the primary navigation pane, select the DEX Administration icon (![]()).
3. On the Event log monitoring card, select Configure.
4. In the Event Log Monitoring Configs table, select New.
5. Complete the New record form to add an event to monitor.  
   For details about the form fields, see [New DEX event form](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/1nayxMeZg7RX~NfIdAyf6g "The New record form for DEX event monitoring enables you to add events to monitor.").
6. Select Submit.

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