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# Create a datatype ACL

# Create a datatype ACL {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated June 23, 2026  
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Learn how to create a datatype ACL.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllSystem SecurityAccess Control (ACL).
2. Select the New button.
3. Select the Change mode icon![Mode icon]() near the Name field
4. Enter your dataype in the form of <kbd class="ph userinput">*.[User Datatype]</kbd> in the Name field.
5. Select a Role or Security Attribute to associate with the ACL.
6. **Optional:** Fill in any additional details on the Create an ACL form.  
   See [Configure an ACL](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Lzody1XQD2voxixQyZBrMA "Configure custom access control lists (ACLs) to secure access to new objects or to change the default security behavior.") for additional information.
7. Select Submit.
8. Verify the security rules for the ACL in the popup Verify Security Rules window.  
   Figure 1. Example of Verify Security Rules

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