Create automation source type

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title: Create automation source type
description: Define the kind of source type that you want to import and use in Automation Center.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/integrate-applications/automation-center/create-source-type.html
release: brazil
product: Automation Center
classification: automation-center
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-09-10"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Configuring automation summary execution, Configure, Automation Center, Workflow Data Fabric]
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# Create automation source type

Define the kind of source type that you want to import and use in Automation Center.

## Before you begin

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

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **Administration** > **Automation Center** > **Automation Source Type**.

    The Automation source types page is displayed with a list of existing automation source types.

2.  Select **New**.

    The Automation source types page is displayed.

3.  Provide a name and description.

4.  Select **Submit**.

    The Automation source types page is displayed with the newly created automation source type along with the other automation source types.


## What to do next

[Create automation source](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/brazil/markdown/integrate-applications/automation-center/create-source.md)

**Parent Topic:**[Configuring automation summary execution](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/brazil/markdown/integrate-applications/automation-center/config-auto-sum-exe.md)