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# Add a third-party element record to an engagement

# Add a third-party element record to an engagement {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated September 10, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Link a third-party element to an engagement by using the Third-party Risk Management application. After linking the element to an engagement, the third-party risk manager and internal stakeholders can assess it as part of the due diligence process.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_vdr_risk_asmt.vendor_assessor or sn_vdr_risk_asmt.vendor_risk_manager

## About this task

An element created from an engagement's Elements tab is linked to that engagement automatically. An element created from the third-party record isn't linked to any engagement by default and must be
linked before it can be assessed.

When you assess an element or assign work on it, the system considers the primary contacts from all linked engagements, not just the engagement you're viewing. An element can be linked to multiple
engagements.

For more information, see [Monitoring third-party elements](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Y_fxTAUDrR5N9jLlvmFTVQ "Monitor third-party elements using scalable scoring models, relationship analysis, and due diligence workflow integration in the Third-party Risk Management application to conduct more informed risk assessments as part of your third-party risk program."), [Create a third-party element](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/RpYueTUp9lISuofHVuJf1Q "Create a third-party element directly in the Elements grid in the Third-party Risk Management application. Third-party elements are assessed as part of the due diligence workflow."), [Manage elements in the grid](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/zSVT2CELXfCS01RFTSxmbg "Manage third-party elements in the Elements grid by adding, editing, and deleting records. You can also link AI models to AI use case elements in the Third-party Risk Management application."), and [Third-party portal contact roles and permissions](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Gi4O66QOUKkD5YvpXzPZKw "The third-party portal uses a role-based access model to control who can view, respond to, and manage questionnaire requests, issues, and tasks. Each of the four contact role types has a defined scope and set of permissions.").

## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspacesVendor Management Workspace.
2. Select the list icon ![]() and then navigate to Third partiesAll engagements.
3. Select the engagement that you want.
4. Navigate to the Elements tab of the engagement.
5. Select Add to link the third-party element to the engagement.  
   The third-party element is active and available for assessment.
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**Related concepts**   

* [Monitoring third-party elements](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Y_fxTAUDrR5N9jLlvmFTVQ "Monitor third-party elements using scalable scoring models, relationship analysis, and due diligence workflow integration in the Third-party Risk Management application to conduct more informed risk assessments as part of your third-party risk program.")  
**Related tasks**   

* [Create a third-party element](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/RpYueTUp9lISuofHVuJf1Q "Create a third-party element directly in the Elements grid in the Third-party Risk Management application. Third-party elements are assessed as part of the due diligence workflow.")
* [Manage elements in the grid](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/zSVT2CELXfCS01RFTSxmbg "Manage third-party elements in the Elements grid by adding, editing, and deleting records. You can also link AI models to AI use case elements in the Third-party Risk Management application.")

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