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# Create new data pattern

# Create new data pattern {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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Create a new Data Discovery store pattern.

## Before you begin

Role required: discovery.admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllData DiscoverySources.
2. Select All Patterns in the navigation pane.
3. Select the Create new button.
4. Fill in the form.  
   {#dds-create-new-data-pattern__table_unl_ndg_cgc__entry__2}

   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Description | Description of the pattern. |
   | Name | Name of the data pattern. |
   | Expression | Regular expression used to discover the data pattern. Note: Expression length must be less than 1000 characters. |
   | Keyword | A specific word(or words separated by comma) to be searched for around a expression. Must be used with Keyword Proximity Note: A keyword can be used to search for additional context for a pattern. For example, using keyword can help differentiate between a date of birth or a date of hire given they have the same MM/DD/YY formatting. |
   | Keyword Proximity | How far from the expression to search for keywords. Must be used with Keyword Note: Default is 30, upper bound of 64 |
   | Privacy Technique Configuration | Privacy technique used for the pattern |
   | Synthetic Value | List of values substituted for the patterns |
   | Type | Type of pattern |
   | Application | Application scope of pattern. |
   | Scope | Scope of the pattern. |
   [Table 1. New data pattern form]

   {#dds-create-new-data-pattern__table_unl_ndg_cgc}
5. **Optional:** Select the Test button to test your regular expressions if necessary.
6. Select Submit.

## Result

The new data pattern must be set as active to be used in discovery jobs. See [Select active data patterns](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Y4kk8LmY9wniN9G4~3y5zw "Active data patterns are only used for certain product capabilities.") for more information.

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