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title: Add a space type configuration
description: Configure the different types of workspaces available in a workplace. You can add spaces based on different space types \(Workspace/Desk\). Space type enables employee to identify the different types of workspace available on a floor
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release: australia
product: Safe Workplace
classification: safe-workplace
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-03-12"
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breadcrumb: [Providing your workplace data, Workplace Core, Safe Workplace, Health and Safety, Employee Service Management]
---

# Add a space type configuration

Configure the different types of workspaces available in a workplace. You can add spaces based on different space types \(Workspace/Desk\). Space type enables employee to identify the different types of workspace available on a floor

## Before you begin

Role required:sn\_wsd\_core.admin or sn\_wsd\_core.workplace\_manager

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **Workplace Core** > **Administration** > **Space type configuration**.

    The Space Types page opens.

2.  Select **New**.

3.  On the form, fill in the fields.

    |Field|Description|
    |-----|-----------|
    |Name|Descriptive name of the space type.|
    |Code|Code for the space type. The code can also be a name.|
    |Table|Table of the space type. The field is automatically set to **Space \[sn\_wsd\_core\_space\]**. If the space type is a room, select **Room \[sn\_wsd\_core\_room\]**.|
    |Application|Application of the space type. This field is automatically set. For example: Workplace Concierge|
    |Active|Option to activate the space type.|
    |Available for|Option to specify the type of users for whom the space type is available.|

4.  Select **Submit**.


## Result

The space type is configured. You can select this space type while creating a space or a type mapping.

**Parent Topic:**[Providing your workplace data](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/employee-service-management/safe-workplace/providing-your-workplace-data.md)