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# Manage application categories

# Manage application categories {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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An application category is a grouping of applications by their purpose and function, fields, or areas.

Such a categorization helps you to consolidate applications and rationalize decisions. Application categories provide clarity on your application landscape and enhances compliance.
**Related tasks**   

* [View all application categories](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/V4GMPeWZjIoQLYRkKojxAw "You can view the list of all application categories in the Enterprise Architecture Workspace.")
* [Add or edit an application category](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/DRvueTFUl5NXtB98NvlZWQ "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.")