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title: To add an existing property to a CI
slug: admin-quick-start-guide/to-add-an-existing-property-to-a-ci
createdAt: 2026-11-05T06:17:11.807Z
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You must first enable editing for a CI record before you can add a property. For details, see the procedure above.

1. In the left navigation pane, click **ITSM > Configuration Management > Configuration Items**. The Configuration Items page displays.
2. Click a CI record to open it.

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3. From the **Select Actions** drop-down, select **Add Property**.

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4. Search for the required property or scroll down the list and select it.
5. When finished, click **Add**.