# Create Alert Policy elements

Alert Policies specify Alert Chains and the Alerts that trigger them.

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

## Steps

1. Select Configuration, then browse to Administration.
2. Browse to Alert Configurations > Alert Policies.
3. Right-click Alert Policies, then select New Alert Policy.
4. Configure the settings, then click OK.

## Result

The Alert Policy opens for editing.

## Alert Policy Properties dialog box

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