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# Add or edit a TRM phase

# Add or edit a TRM phase {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Define your own TRM phase for the TRM products.

## Before you begin

You must be part of the Enterprise Architect Group.

Role required: sn_apm.apm_analyst

## About this task

The color and shape of a phase are used to represent the phase of the TRM product.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspaceEnterprise Architecture Workspace.
2. Open the Setup page by selecting the Setup icon ![Setup icon]().
3. Select the expand row icon (![Expand Row icon]()) next to TRM Phases.
4. Select All.  
   The following TRM phases are available from the base system:
   * Approved: The technology is approved for use.
   * Approved with Constraints: The technology can be used within the specified constraints specified in the comments.
   * Divest: A decision was taken to divest from the use of the technology.
   * Evaluation: This technology is being evaluated and can't be used to production purposes.
   * Unapproved: The technology isn't permitted to be used.
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5. Add or edit a TRM phase.  
   * To add a TRM phase, select New.
   * To update details of an existing TRM phase, select the TRM phase.
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6. On the form, fill in the fields.  
   For field information, see [TRM Phase form](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/yxx1IZ_LesioO6qbDz3jEQ "Define your own TRM phase or edit an existing TRM phase.").
7. Select Save.
**Related concepts**   

* [Working with Technology Reference Model (TRM) in EA Workspace](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/13O_khp~9nspQq~IuQ_n1w "The Technology Reference Model provides a structured, centralized view of all technology products; hardware, software, and platforms used across the enterprise.")  
**Related tasks**   

* [View all TRM phases](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Rfw7xmWua5MbMsLVoP3dHg "You can view the list of all Technology Reference Model (TRM) phases in the Enterprise Architecture Workspace.")

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