---
title: Create a default filter for a related list
description: Create a default filter for the records that load when your related list displays.
locale: en-US
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release: australia
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-03-12"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Related lists, Forms in the classic environment, Working in the classic environment, Working in Core UI, Configure UIs and portals, Configure user experiences]
---

# Create a default filter for a related list

Create a default filter for the records that load when your related list displays.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## About this task

**Note:** This functionality is not supported in List v3 related lists.

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to the related list \(example, **Incidents** on a problem record\).

2.  Create the desired filter using the condition builder \(example, **\[Active\] \[is\] \[true\]**\).

    \[Omitted image "DefaultFilter.png"\] Alt text: Filter in a related list with the Set as Default Filter button highlighted

3.  Click **Set as Default Filter**.


**Parent Topic:**[Related lists](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/platform-user-interface/c_RelatedLists.md)

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