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title: Define alert rule name and status
description: Define alert rule attributes, including the name and state, such as active or inactive.
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keywords: [alert rule name, alert rule status, active alert rule, alert rule state]
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# Define alert rule name and status

Define alert rule attributes, including the name and state, such as active or inactive.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn\_dex.admin

## Procedure

1.  In the **Name** field, enter a name for the rule.

    The alert rule is active by default.

2.  For setting the status of the alert rule, use the **Active** slider \(\[Omitted image "icon-toggle-button-enabled.png"\] Alt text: Use the toggle switch to activate the alert rule.\) to enable or disable the rule.

3.  Select **Finish**.

    An alert rule is created and displayed in the Alert rules page.