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# Add a third-party element record to an engagement

# Add a third-party element record to an engagement {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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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

Assign a third-party element record to an engagement by using the Third-party Risk Management application. After you assign the element record to an engagement, the third-party risk manager and internal stakeholders can assess it as part of the due diligence process.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_vdr_risk_asmt.vendor_assessor that is the due diligence request owner or sn_vdr_risk_asmt.vendor_risk_manager

## About this task

You can assign third-party elements to an engagement after they've been reviewed and approved by the third-party risk manager and internal stakeholders. For more information, see [Monitoring third-party elements](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/yOIu5SyPRledcChT1Ekkmw "You can monitor third-party elements through scalable scoring models, relationship analysis, and due diligence workflow integration by using the Third-party Risk Management application. Monitoring third-party elements and leveraging that information can help with conducting more informed risk assessments as part of your third-party risk program.") and [Create a third-party element record](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/OsJMMPzNVcY6_67_j8GHhA "Create a third-party element record after you collect the responses from a third party by using a collection template questionnaire in the Third-party Risk Management application. Third-party element records are assessed directly as part of the due diligence workflow.").

## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspacesVendor Management Workspace.
2. Select the list icon ![]() and then navigate to Third partiesAll engagements.
3. Select the engagement that you want.
4. Navigate to the Engagement elements tab of the engagement.
5. Assign a third-party element to the engagement by selecting Add.  
   The third-party element is active and available for assessment.

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