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# Add a section

# Add a section in the Desktop Assistant home page {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Add a section to the Desktop Assistant home page to organize related cards under that section for easy navigation.

## Before you begin

Confirm
that the DEX
Desktop Assistant \[sn_dex_desktop\] application has been installed. For more information, see [Install Application and Device Health](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/3Ei~nK2qqh_Lci8rn9XW7A "Digital End-User Experience (DEX) is available with activation of the Digital End-User Experience [sn_dex] plugin. You must have the admin role to install the DEX product [sn_dex]. During installation, Application and Device Health is included as a component in DEX.") and [Download and install Desktop Assistant](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/dI4Ux4b0gNBb2xc~OSTTmw "Download and install Desktop Assistant by using operating system-specific installer commands, Desktop Assistant installers, or endpoint management solutions.").

Role required: sn_dex_desktop.admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllDesktop AssistantConfigurationHome.
2. Select the name of the home page for which you want to add a section.
3. Select the application scope.
   1. Select the globe icon ![]() on the top navigation bar.
   2. Select Application scope and then select DEX Desktop Assistant from the drop-down list.
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4. In the Tab to Sections Mappings section, select New.  
5. Select an existing section or create a section.
   * Select an existing section.
     1. In the Desktop Assistant Section field, select the magnifying glass icon (![The magnifying glass icon to search for existing sections.]()).
     2. Select the section name and select Submit.

        The section is created on the Desktop Assistant home page.
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   * Create a section.
     1. In the Desktop Assistant Section field, select the magnifying glass icon (![The magnifying glass icon to search for existing sections.]()) and then select New.
     2. In the Name field, enter the name of the section.
     3. Select the Show Title check box to display the title on the home page.
     4. Select Submit.

        You're directed to the Tab to Section Mapping page where you can see the section name in the Desktop Assistant Section field.
     5. Select Submit.
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## Result

The section is created on the Desktop Assistant home page.

## What to do next

After you create a section, you can add cards to it. For information about creating and configuring cards with icons, see [Create a hyperlink card in Desktop Assistant](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/cC9ibyoG2lPeLgbIC9oRZA "Create a hyperlink card in Desktop Assistant to provide direct access to a targeted site, page, or records.").

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