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# Manually create a network topology

# Manually create a network topology {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Create a topology record for the network that you want to visualize in the organization of its network elements. By creating the network topology, you can visualize how the network elements are organized and connected to one
another in the Telecommunications Network Inventory application.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_ni_core.inventory_admin, sn_ni_core.inventory_agent

## About this task

When you create a network topology record, it creates a corresponding configuration item (CI) record in the Network Topology \[cmdb_ci_network_topology\] table. And the root nodes are stored in the Topology Root Node
\[cmdb_network_topology_root_node\] table. To learn more about the topology data model, see [Data model](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/WNTmdyU~N7GDRyprgNx9Og "The data model for Telecommunications Network Inventory displays the relationships between your network assets, infrastructure, and services. With this information, you can provision new services, modify existing services, maintain the network, and plan the forecast for the network growth in your organization.").

## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspacesNetwork Inventory Workspace.
2. From the list icon (![List icon](), go to InventoryNetwork Topology.
3. Select New.
4. On the Details tab, fill in the form.  
   To learn about the fields in the Network Topology form, see [Network topology form](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/xf7nY_U_zT9uYBUejwe1nQ "The Network Topology form enables you to create, and review the topology details of a network.").
5. On the Network Topology Root Nodes tab, select New and fill in the fields to add the root node.  
   {#create-netowrk-topology__table_xxp_hq1_dtb__entry__2}

   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Root Node | Root node for the topology. |
   | Network Topology | Network Topology that you have created. |
   [Table 1. Network Topology Root Nodes form]

   {#create-netowrk-topology__table_xxp_hq1_dtb}
6. Select Save.
7. On the Details tab, select Submit.

## What to do next

You can view the topology in the Network Viewer window. To learn more, see [Viewing a network topology](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/bhBS3RGwRYA1SBg8zlwZrg "View the details of a network topology and visualize how the network elements are organized and connected to one another. You can understand the detailed overview of the network infrastructure of the topology in the Telecommunications Network Inventory application.").
**Related concepts**   

* [Network topology](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/3EpR3i~HFbAiQ7_Iw9qvKg "The topology in the Telecommunications Network Inventory application graphically displays how the different elements in a network such as equipment, connections, and interfaces are organized and connected to one another. By using a topology, you get a bird's eye view to the network.")

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