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# Create a sales cycle for an opportunity

# Create a sales cycle for an opportunity {#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

Create a sales cycle type for an opportunity.

## Before you begin

Role required: sales_ops_specialist

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllOpportunity ManagementSales Cycle Types.
2. Select New to start a new sales cycle type or select an existing sales cycle type to make changes.
3. Fill in the fields in the Sales Cycle Type form.  
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   | Fields | Descriptions |
   |-|-|
   | Code | Type of sales cycle. For example, NEW RENEW or NEWCUST or UPSELL. |
   | Short Description | More information about the new opportunity sales cycle. |
   | Active | When the checkbox is selected, the sales cycle is active. |
   [Table 1. Sales Cycle Type form]

   {#opportunity-management-sales-cycle-types__table_ftw_xwl_21c}
4. Select Submit.  
   The sales cycle type has been created for the opportunity.

## What to do next

Add sales cycle stages to your opportunity. To learn more, see [Create opportunity stages](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/VpDZZ~emaH7TGCsFEUiSLQ "Create sales cycle stages for an opportunity.").

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