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# Add or delete tag keys

# Add or delete tag keys for Tag Categorization {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated July 31, 2025
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Tag keys define the values available within a tag category. Add or delete tag keys to keep your tag categorization structure current as data management and classification requirements change.

## Before you begin

Verify that you have installed version 1.16.3 of Service Mapping Plus to access to the CI tag category and CI tag key tables. For more information, see [Install Service Mapping Plus](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/T3Mmx4m4c5D6DXOMfgfNNg "You can install the Service Mapping Plus application (sn_sm_scoped_app) if you have the admin role. The application installs related ServiceNow Store applications and plugins if they are not already installed.").

Role required: tag_governance_admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllTag GovernanceTag Categories.
2. Verify that you're in the leaf domain.
   1. In the page header, select the globe icon .
   2. Select Domain scope, and choose the appropriate leaf domain.
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3. Select the tag category to which you want to add or delete tag keys.
4. Under CI tag keys, either add a tag key or delete an existing tag key.

   | Action | Steps |
   | Add a tag key | 1. Double-click the empty row under Tag key, where you see Insert a new row. 2. In the field, add a key name. 3. Select the check mark icon (![]()) to save the tag key. 4. Repeat the previous steps to add more tag keys. 5. Select Update to save your changes. {#update-tag-keys-tag-categorization__ol_qzt_tzd_5fc} |
   | Delete a tag key | 1. Under Tag key, select the delete icon (![]()) next to the tag key you want to remove. 2. Select Update to save your changes. {#update-tag-keys-tag-categorization__ol_dv2_zb2_5fc} |
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5. If you want to apply your changes immediately rather than waiting for the automatic update within 24 hours, select the Re-Categorize Tags button.

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