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# Create data collector

# Create a data collector for a policy version {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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Create a data collector for a policy version in the Define Variables section of the Policy Builder.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_pace.code_editor

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllVariable DefinitionData Collectors.
2. Select New.
3. On the form, fill in the fields as needed.  
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   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Name | Name of the data collector. |
   | Category | Category of the data collector. See [Managing categories in PaCE](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/MGtAZVxdkXMm1YWM6vVTGA "Use the Categories option to group your PaCE policies more efficiently. As the policy administrator, you can create and edit any number of categories.") for details. |
   | Description | Additional details of the data collector. |
   | Created | Date and time when the data collector was created. |
   | Created by | Name of the user who created the data collector. |
   | Updated | Date and time when the data collector was updated. |
   | Updated by | Name of the user who updated the data collector. |
   [Table 1. Create New Data Collector]

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4. Click Save.

## What to do next

* [Activate and build data collectors](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/EwxBPO4bwiUun9eWBZ4WDQ "Activate and build data collectors to add to a policy.")
* [Test a data collector for a policy version](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Gi9ysEX~4WRo54y7Q4Eg3g "Test a data collector for a policy version in the Test Playground.")
* [Add data collectors to a policy version](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/RTcaNZEWgqwTj_qlIMGBgg "After testing the activated data collectors, add them to a policy in the Policy Builder.")
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