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# Create a policy

# Create an API authentication policy {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Authentication policies enables you to enforce access restrictions on the APIs based on
the specified filter criteria.

## Before you begin

Role required: api_service_admin, adaptive_auth_policy_admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllSystem Web ServicesAPI Authentication Policy.
2. Select New.
3. On the form, fill in these fields.  
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   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Name | Name to identify the policy. |
   | Description | Short description of the policy. |
   | Application | Scope of the application. |
   [Table 1. Policy form]

   {#create-api-authentication-policy__table_mcl_2vz_tnb}
4. Select and hold (or right-click) the form header and select Save.
5. From the Policy Inputs tab, select Edit to add the existing Filter Criteria.  
   You can also create a new Policy Input. For more information, see [Create policy inputs](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=create-policy-input&version=brazil&pubname=brazil-it-service-management&ft:locale=en-US).
6. Move one or more filter criteria from the Collections list to the Policy Inputs List.
7. Select Save.
8. From the Policy Conditions tab, select New.
9. On the form, fill in these fields.  
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   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Label | Name of the policy condition. |
   | Description | Short description of the policy condition. |
   | Application | Scope of the application. |
   | Condition | One or more conditions that are combined with OR filter. |
   [Table 2. Condition form]

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10. Select Submit.
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