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# Define the risk appetite for a risk

# Define the risk appetite for a risk {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Zurich
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* Updated July 31, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Define the risk appetite on the risk records in the Risk Management
application to evaluate all possible risks and to set the boundaries for acceptable and
unacceptable risks.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_risk.user

## About this task

Risks inherit the appetite value from the associated risk statement. Risk owners can
also define the risk appetite and tolerance on the risk form when there's a business
requirement to override the parent value. For more information on the risk appetite
and tolerance, see [Risk appetite and tolerance in Advanced Risk](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/MbNo_E0MG3ZaxNrk8fl0~g "You can define a risk appetite and tolerance within your organization by using the Advanced Risk application. A risk appetite and tolerance enable your organization to define the boundaries for acceptable and unacceptable risks.").

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllRiskRisk Workspace.
2. Select the list icon ![List icon.]() and navigate to the risk.
3. Define the risk appetite for a new or an existing risk:
   * To define the risk appetite for a new risk, select New.
   * To define the risk appetite for an existing risk, select and open the required risk record.
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4. On the risk form, select the Risk Appetite section and fill in the fields.  
   For a description of the field values, see [Risk appetite fields on the Risk form](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/69m7NBOoaNxrJDjvYBfiSw "Learn about the risk appetite fields on the Risk form. Use these fields to define the risk appetite, evaluate all the possible risks, and set the boundaries for acceptable and unacceptable risks in the Risk Management application.").
5. Select Save.
* **[Risk appetite fields on the Risk form](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/69m7NBOoaNxrJDjvYBfiSw)**   
  Learn about the risk appetite fields on the Risk form. Use these fields to define the risk appetite, evaluate all the possible risks, and set the boundaries for acceptable and unacceptable risks in the Risk Management application.

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