# Creating a new scope

You can create the new scope according to your new requirements.

## Procedure

1. Click Scopes: on the toolbar.
2. Click New in the pop-up window, and another pop-up window will be displayed.
3. Specify your scope name in the List name field.
4. Click to expand the options and select your scope criteria and topic sets.
5. Click OK to save your new scope.

## What to do next

To use your new scope, see Using the existing scope.

Parent topic: Setting the appropriate scope