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# Link architectural artifact to a business application

# Add an architectural artifact to a business application {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Zurich
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* Updated July 31, 2025
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You can add existing architectural artifacts to business applications in the EA Workspace.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_apm.apm_user

## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspacesEnterprise Architecture Workspace.
2. Open the Portfolio List view by selecting the Portfolio icon (![Portfolio icon]()).
3. Select the expand row icon (![Expand Row icon]()) next to Application Portfolio.
4. Select Business Applications.
5. Select the business application that you want to add an existing architectural artifact to.
6. Select Architectural Artifacts.  
   A list of artifacts associated with the business application is displayed.
7. Select Add to link an existing artifact to the business application.
8. In the Add architectural artifact pop-up window, select the existing artifact that you want to link to the business application and select Ok.  
   The architectural artifact is added to the business application.
**Related tasks**   

* [Create or edit an architectural artifact from Portfolio page](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/6Ovb4VdqFLiilUWLWmFx6w "Create an architectural artifact to align it with your business requirements.")
* [Associate an architectural artifact with a business app](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/L8n7DQFNLH0lVgrEgyimBA "You can create a new architectural artifact from the business application related list, in the EA Workspace.")
* [Remove architectural artifacts from a business application](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/P9r~LPRjp~1PJSVCJruCgw "You can remove the architectural artifacts associated with business applications in the EA Workspace, ensuring that only relevant and current architectural artifacts are associated with the business applications.")
* [View architectural artifacts for a business application](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/IrWLAJTGFLDX3C9k4iYfWw "You can view the list of architectural artifacts associated with business applications, in the Enterprise Architecture Workspace.")
* [View all architectural artifact categories](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/WudKgvMLDY4AX58A7l7B2Q "View the list of all architectural artifact categories in the Enterprise Architecture Workspace.")
* [View all architectural artifacts](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/sjbjO0D~yVwW7m7EzwwK3w "You can view the list of all architectural artifacts in the Enterprise Architecture Workspace.")
* [Add a related entity to an architectural artifact](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/F5P8KR0f6RDe7CfiuuMCdQ "Associate an architectural artifact to existing entities such as business capabilities, business applications, digital integrations, and digital interfaces. The association creates a relationship between the artifact and related entities.")
* [Share an architectural artifact with users or groups](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/FBl_67x80XlRYZNmSK~N2A "You can share architectural artifacts with users or groups for enhanced and effective collaboration with all relevant stakeholders, in the Enterprise Architecture Workspace.")
* [Manage access to architectural artifacts](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/95amS5f~ORYF0wLTn5fQTA "You can manage the user or group access to specific architectural artifacts from the Enterprise Architecture Workspace.")
* [Request approval for an architectural artifact](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/OQLBKpz3tMQF4BuRgJ66aQ "You can request approval for architectural artifacts of the type URL or Attachment from users who are part of the Enterprise Architect user group. The user reviews and approves the request.")
* [Download an architectural artifact version](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/eJX3dQnxysHT_14iFWeolw "Download a version of an architectural artifact that has the file type defined as Attachment.")
* [Delete an architectural artifact version](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/UNkrMg1K0rRMr95qB4WjIg "Delete an architectural artifact version that is in Draft state from the Enterprise Architecture Workspace.")  
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