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# Create application category form

# Create application category form {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
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Create an application category to categorize applications and rationalize decisions on their usage.
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| Field | Description |
|-|-|
| Name | Unique name of the application category. |
| Category group | The category group with which the application category is associated. |
| Description | Description of the application category. |
[Table 1. Create application category form fields]

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**Related concepts**   

* [Manage application categories](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/IlhJH1n_Z~_7TIQBhel_GA "An application category is a grouping of applications by their purpose and function, fields, or areas.")  
**Related tasks**   

* [Add or edit an application category](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/9p2Ky0915cEhjtKYIJj5PA "Each application should have an application category defined. This field is used to describe the purpose of the application, and the key business function this application supports. You can keep the categorization at a high level, like a business function. For example, Sales, HR, Marketing, and Manufacturing.")