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# Configure content filtering definitions

# Configure content filtering definitions {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated September 10, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Create a content definition that describes a set of content a filtering rule grants access to.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin, playbook.admin

## About this task

A content definition specifies a type of resource and, optionally, a condition that narrows it. Pair it with a content filtering rule to grant access. For more information, see [Content access filtering](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/PuV~UsH2GgjGP9_wCaFM0w "Restrict access to subsets of playbook content by pairing a content definition with a filtering rule.").

## Procedure

1. Navigate to Process AutomationFlow AdministrationContent Definitions.  
   The Workflow Resources table opens.

   If you don't have access to Flow Administration, Content Definitions appears directly under Process Automation.
2. Select an existing definition or select New.
3. Fill in the form.  
   {#configure-content-definitions__table-content-definition-fields__entry__2}

   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Name | Name of the content definition. |
   | Application | Application the definition belongs to. Defaults to the current scope. Select Global to apply the definition across all applications. |
   | Table | Table holding the content. Select the Process Definition \[sys_pd_process_definition\] table to filter by playbook type, or the Activity Definition \[sys_pd_activity_definition\] table to filter by activity. |
   | Conditions | Conditions that narrow the definition. Leave empty to cover every record on the table. |
   | Resource Tags | Tags that refine the definition further. |
   [Table 1. Content definition fields]

   {#configure-content-definitions__table-content-definition-fields}
4. Select Submit.
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## What to do next

Create a content filtering rule that names the roles granted access to this definition. See [Configure content filtering rules](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/EoO3nRgmaGqAxx537hcdMg "Create a rule that grants a role access to the content in a content definition.").

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