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sourceDocument: Australia Operational Technology Management
sourceDocumentLink: https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/r/operational-technology

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    - australia

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ft:publication_title :

    - Australia Operational Technology Management

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    - Technology


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# Create an asset

# Create an asset {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Manually create an asset to the Discovery Console for OT.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to the Assets page.
2. Select the add ![]() icon.
3. In the Create Asset page, fill in the following sections.  
   * Identification: If applicable, add the following information:
     * IP Address: Required.
     * Hostname
     * Product
     * Firmware Version
     * Network Zone
     * MAC Address
     * Serial Number
     * Ignore from Auto Query: Slide toggle to set to Ignore.
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   * Classification: If applicable, add the following information:
     * Category: Required. Provides a pop-up list to choose from.
     * Brand: Required. Provides a pop-up list to choose from.
     * Purdue Level: Optional. Provides a pop-up list to choose from.
     * Operating System: Required. Provides a pop-up list to choose from.
     * Details: Optional.
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   * Network Interfaces: Displays available network interfaces.
   * Metadata: If applicable, add the following information:
     * Alias
     * Description
     * Labels
     * Location
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   * Installed Software: If applicable, select the Add Software button and select the software you want to include.
   * Attributes: If applicable, select the Add Attribute button and select the Attributes you want to include.
   * MAC Address
   * Comments: If applicable, add comments.
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4. Select Create Asset to create an asset or select Cancel to discard your entries.

## Result

The asset is created and added to the Assets page.