# Create Alert Chain elements

Alert Chain elements specify how alert notifications are sent to administrators.

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You can create multiple Alert Chains.

For more details about the product and how to configure features, click Help or press F1.

## Steps

1. Select Administration.
2. Browse to Alert Configurations > Alert Chains.
3. Right-click Alert Chains, then select New Alert Chain.
4. Configure the settings, then click OK.

## Result

The Alert Chain opens for editing.

## Alert Chain Properties dialog box

Use this dialog box to define the properties of an Alert Chain element.

Option | Definition
--- | ---
Name | The name of the element.
Category (Optional) | Includes the element in predefined categories. Click Select to select a category.
Comment (Optional) | A comment for your own reference.