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# Create an action category

# Create an action category {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Create an action category to associate with an action. Action categories help users to categorize the actions into different categories, which would make selecting categories easier.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_ac.automation_technical_user and sn_ac.automation_admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllAutomation CenterBuildAction Categories.
2. Select New.
3. On the Action Categories form, fill in the fields.  
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   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Name | An intuitive name for the action category. |
   | Application | Scope of the action category. This is auto-populated. Do not edit this field. |
   | Description | Description of the action category. |
   | Parent | Select an action category if you want to attach the new category with another one. |
   [Table 1. Action Categories form]

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4. Select Submit.

## Result

The action category is created.

## What to do next

[Create an action type](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/BS0YLVBGZ4QPRYxXwjWvrA "Create an action type to associate with an action category. Action types are a sub-set of action category. They are used for easier identification based on need.")

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