---
title: Create a datatype ACL
description: Learn how to create a datatype ACL.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/platform-security/access-control/create-a-datatype-acl.html
release: australia
product: Access Control
classification: access-control
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-06-23"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Datatype ACL, ACL types, Explore Access Control Lists, Access Control Lists \(ACLs\), Access Management]
---

# Create a datatype ACL

Learn how to create a datatype ACL.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **System Security** > **Access Control \(ACL\)**.

2.  Select the **New** button.

3.  Select the **Change mode** icon\[Omitted image "acl-mode-icon.png"\] Alt text: Mode icon near the **Name** field

4.  Enter your dataype in the form of `*.[User Datatype]` in the **Name** field.

5.  Select a **Role** or **Security Attribute** to associate with the ACL.

6.  Fill in any additional details on the **Create an ACL** form.

    See [Configure an ACL](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/platform-security/access-control/t_CreateAnACLRule.md) for additional information.

7.  Select **Submit**.

8.  Verify the security rules for the ACL in the popup **Verify Security Rules** window.

    \[Omitted image "acl-datatype-verify.png"\] Alt text: An example verifying security rules.