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title: Creating/Registering Type of CI Relationship
slug: en/creatingregistering-type-of-ci-relationship
description: Learn why registering the type of CI relationship is crucial for effective Configuration Item management in the CMDB. Discover how completing specific fields and saving the information enables users to establish and define various levels of relationships 
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createdAt: 2021-10-27T19:53:58.000Z
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The registration of the type of CI relationship is **necessary for the management of Configuration Items** (assets and services) in the **CMDB**.
&#x20;With this registration, it will be possible, from a CI, to <font color="#3b9f0f">**define levels of relationship between CIs**</font>.

## What to do before

- [x] The user must have access to the Relationship Type Registration screen.

## Procedure

1. Access the functionality in `Processes > Configuration Management > Configuration Item`;
2. Complete the fields available;
3. Click on "**Save**" to record the information.

:::hint{type="warning"}
📌 <u>**IMPORTANT**</u>**!**

If a Relationship Type is being used in a Map design, then the system will not allow editing the **Same Level** position.
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