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# Perform a basic activity configuration

# Perform a basic activity configuration {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Configure activities to determine which records you want to retrieve from a table
when certain conditions are met.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin, sp_admin, or ESC admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllEmployee CenterActivity Configuration.
2. Click New.
3. On the form, fill in the fields.  
   For more information about the form fields and descriptions, see [Activity Configuration form](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/5fsTNl0pw7C171C5eqzKhQ "Use the Activity Configuration form to do a basic configuration or an advanced configuration for an activity.").
4. Click Save or Submit.

## What to do next

If you click Save, the Activity Configuration Details tab appears. Provide details for a basic activity configuration.

Provide details for a advanced
activity configuration. For more information, see [Perform an advanced activity configuration](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/Bj~6DfCU8newN1timmeuIg "Configure activities to display their count and to display items in a list for a primary activity.").

If you click Save, the Activity Configuration Details and Activity Access tabs appear.Restrict access to an
activity. For more information, see [Restrict access to an activity](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/5bw8943Wy6I1ZOk4zc_FYg "Apply user criteria to an activity to define which users, groups, and roles can access the activity.").

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