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# Create matching geography

# Create a matching attributes geography {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Zurich
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* Updated July 31, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Creating a geography with matching attributes involves defining geographies based on specific criteria such as city, state, country, or ZIP code.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_fsm_tp.fsm_territory_planner, sn_fsm_tp.fsm_territory_manager

## About this task

Matching attributes provide a precise and criteria-based method for outlining geographies for scheduling without the need for visual appearance. It's a way to categorize and group geographies based on shared attributes,
streamlining the process of managing work orders or tasks within those defined criteria.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllField ServiceTerritory PlanningTerritory Geography.
2. In the Territory Geographies page, select New.
3. On the form, fill in the fields.  
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   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Name | Name of the geography. |
   | Geography type | Select Matching Attributes. |
   [Table 1. Territory Geography]

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4. Select Submit.
5. Open the geography record to add the matching attributes.
6. In the Matching Attributes related list, select New.
   1. In the Type field, select a condition to confine the geography boundary.  
      For example, Zip/Postal Code is equal to.
   2. In the Zip/Postal Code field, enter a zip or postal code.
   3. In the City field, enter a city name.
   4. In the State field, enter a state name.
   5. In the Country field, enter a country name.
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7. Select Update.  
   The geography with matching attributes is created.
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## Result

This geography when associated with a territory displays the territory information in the Territories list. It does not have visual appearance on the map when its territory is selected in the Territory Planning console.

## What to do next

Link the geography to a territory. For more information, see [Create a Field Service territory](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/pipkfrCbGmyjg9ClaH2BGA "Create territories for optimizing agent and group scheduling. By mapping these territories to the territory model, you can maintain a record of your territory setup, ensuring efficient management.").

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