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# Add or edit a business actor

# Add or edit a business actor {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated August 1, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Create or edit a business actor to define who performs work in your organization.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_apm.apm_user{#eaw-add-or-edit-a-business-actor__eaw-add-or-edit-a-business-actor-prereq}

## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspacesEnterprise Architecture Workspace.
2. Open the Portfolio List view by selecting the Portfolio icon (![]()).
3. Select the expand row icon (![]()) next to Business Architecture.
4. Select Business Actors.
5. Add or edit a business actor.  
   * To add a business actor, select New.
   * To update details of an existing business actor, select the business actor.  
     Note:  
     To edit multiple business actors simultaneously, select the checkboxes next to relevant business actors and then select Edit.
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6. On the form, fill in the fields.  
   For field information, see [Business actor form](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/59_av5nLwaFhTEPkuaynRw "The Business Actor form contains fields that define individuals or teams who perform work in your organization.").
7. Select Save.
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**Related tasks**   

* [View all business actors](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/6DLbxhtrktW98tOtVYitng "View all business actors in the Enterprise Architecture Workspace.")
* [Add a business role to a business actor](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/norCiVi37CDLhg5wNLR2tA "Add existing business roles to a business actor in the Enterprise Architecture Workspace. You can also create a business role directly from the business actor record to identify the responsibilities that the business actor fulfills.")

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