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

 Release :

    - xanadu

ft:locale :

    - en-US

ft:publication_title :

    - Xanadu Operational Technology Management

ft:clusterId :

    - optm

bundleId :

    - optm

workflow :

    - Technology


---

# Create the OT Protocol

# Create the OT Protocol {#ariaid-title1}

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

OT protocols table helps users to capture the information related to protocols such
as name, version, it is a vendor-specific protocol or not. The protocols are the medium of
communication between the different devices connected to the Industrial network.

## Before you begin

Role required: OT_admin and admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllOperational Technology (OT)OT Protocols.
2. On the OT Protocols page, click New.
3. Fill in the fields on the OT Protocol form.
4. If the protocol is vendor-specific protocol, select the Vendor specific check box.
5. Click Submit.

*[\>]: and then