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# Add or modify content type for Content Publishing

# Add or modify content type for Content Publishing {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
* 
* Updated May 5, 2025
* 
* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Use Content Types to associate the content type category with
a service portal widget to determine where content resides on your service portal.

## Before you begin

Roles required: sn_cd.content_admin

The base system provides content types and content that you can use.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllContent PublishingAdvancedContent Types.
2. Click New or an existing content type to edit.  
   Note:  
   For more information on how to create and use content types, see [Content Library](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/jvAZMZew0Brmnz4pt2E9Qw "Content Library is your one-stop location for creating and publishing content for your employees in various content formats and publishing platforms.").

   | Field | Description |
   | Name | Unique name that describes the content. |
   | Category | The content type categories are: * Portal Content * Notification Content * Community Content * To-do Content * Mobile ContentFor more information, see [Content Library](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/jvAZMZew0Brmnz4pt2E9Qw "Content Library is your one-stop location for creating and publishing content for your employees in various content formats and publishing platforms."). {#ecpro-manage-content-types__ul_vw5_ccz_tdb} |
   | Associated widgets | Widgets that can show the type of content you are defining or editing. |
   | Active | Indicates that the content type is active and available to use. |
   | Value | Unique identification of the content type. |
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3. Click Submit or Update.
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