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title: Create an action type
description: Create an action type to associate with an action category. Action types are a sub-set of action category. They are used for easier identification based on need.
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release: australia
product: Automation Center
classification: automation-center
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-03-12"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Creating an action, Working with actions, Use, Automation Center, Workflow Data Fabric]
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# Create an action type

Create an action type to associate with an action category. Action types are a sub-set of action category. They are used for easier identification based on need.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn\_ac.automation\_technical\_user and sn\_ac.automation\_admin

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **Automation center** > **Build** > **Action Categories**.

2.  From the list of action categories, select an action category for which you want to create an action type.

3.  Select **New** from the **Action Type** area.

4.  On the form, fill in the details.

    |Field|Description|
    |-----|-----------|
    |Name|An intuitive name for the action type.|
    |Application|Scope of the action type. This is auto-populated. Do not edit this field.|
    |Description|Description of the action type.|
    |Parent|The action category that you have selected is automatically populated. Do not edit this field.|

5.  Select **Submit**.


## What to do next

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