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# Add value stream stages to a value stream

# Add value stream stages to a value stream {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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You can add value stream stages to a value stream to break it down into discrete steps. This establishes the foundation for associating business processes and business capabilities with each stage.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_apm.apm_user

## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspaceEnterprise Architecture Workspace.
2. Open the Portfolio List view by selecting the Portfolio icon ![Portfolio icon]().
3. Select the expand row icon (![Expand Row icon]()) next to Business Architecture.
4. Select Value Streams.
5. Select the value stream that you want to add value stream stages to.  
   A new page appears, displaying the details of the value stream.
6. Select the Value Stream Stages tab.
7. Select New.
8. On the form, fill in the field.  
   For a description of the field values, see [Create value stream stage form](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/IAJh1Fh9AaFtBKZPReDNcA "Add a value stream stage to identify and map each activity associated with that stage of the overall value stream.").
9. Select Save.
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**Related concepts**   

* [Exploring value streams](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/gFmaIdliW0fRPOnsw~yJKA "In Enterprise Architecture, a value stream represents an end-to-end sequence of activities that delivers value in your enterprise architecture landscape. A value stream is made up of individual value stream stages, each of which represents a discrete step in that sequence.")  
**Related tasks**   

* [View value streams details](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/HkBT6yMFOovwZIVZ9gqZ9g "You can value stream details in the Enterprise Architecture Workspace.")
* [Add or edit a value stream](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/8SsyxFYtYrqQ37e9k3t2Yg "Create or edit a value stream to organize and understand the flow of value creation in your organization.")

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