Configure Data Discovery target table

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title: Configure Data Discovery target table
description: Add a target tables to be used in Data Discovery jobs. Only target tables will be scanned for data patterns.
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release: australia
product: Data Discovery
classification: data-discovery
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-09-10"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Data Discovery jobs, Exploring Data Discovery \(Classic\), Data Discovery, Platform Privacy]
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# Configure Data Discovery target table

Add a target tables to be used in Data Discovery jobs. Only target tables will be scanned for data patterns.

## Before you begin

Role required: data\_discovery\_admin

## About this task

When a Data Discovery job is run it will run against all target tables with all active patterns.

## Procedure

1.  Select **System Security** > **Data Discovery \(Classic\)** > **Target Tables**.

2.  Select **New**.

3.  Select your target table in the **Table Name** field.

4.  Select **Submit**.