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# Manage stockroom types

# Create a stockroom type for enterprise assets {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
If the base system stockroom types don't meet your needs, you can create a custom
stockroom type in the Enterprise Asset Workspace.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_eam.enterprise_admin

## About this task

Stockroom types are categories of stockrooms. For detailed information on stockroom types, see [Stockroom types](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Sswt2FsczliS0rATnWS61w "Stockroom types are categories of stockrooms.").

## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspacesEnterprise Asset Workspace.
2. From the Enterprise Asset Workspace, open the Admin center view.
3. In the navigation panel of the Admin center view, select Stockroom types.
4. Select New.
5. On the form, fill in the details.  
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   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Name | Display name of the stockroom type. |
   | Description | General information about the stockroom type. |
   | Priority | Level of precedence for this type of stockroom. |
   | Value | Internal identifier of the stockroom type. |
   | Shipment required | Option that determines if stockrooms of this type require shipment by default. |
   | External stockroom | Indicates if stockrooms of this type are managed internally (check box cleared) or managed externally by a third party (check box selected). |
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6. Select Save.  
   The newly created stockroom type appears in the Stockroom types tab.

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