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# Add hierarchical relationships

# Add hierarchical relationships between entities {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated November 28, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Define hierarchical relationships between entities (Global → Regional → Country-level) using Upstream and Downstream options. Adding an hierarchy creates a clear organizational structure.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_privacy.admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspacesPrivacy WorkspaceList.
2. Under Scoping, select Entities.
3. Select the entity you want to configure.
4. In the entity record, navigate to the Hierarchy tab.
5. To add a parent entity, select Add under Upstream entities.  
   An upstream entity represents higher-level entity in the hierarchy. For example, for a Regional entity, the upstream entity is the Global entity.
6. To add a child entity, select Add under Downstream entities.  
   A downstream entity represents a lower-level entity contained within the current entity.
7. Select Save.

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