Request a knowledge base
If existing knowledge bases do not fit your needs, you can request a new knowledge base through the service catalog. If the request is approved, you are added as the owner of the new knowledge base.
Before you begin
Role required: none
About this task
If no knowledge base exists that fit your needs, all users can request a new knowledge base.
Procedure
Navigate to All > Self-Service > Service Catalog.
Select Can We Help You?.
Select the Request Knowledge Base catalog item.
Enter the reason you want the knowledge base, and a name for the knowledge base.
Click Submit.
What to do next
You are notified when the request is approved or rejected. If the request is approved, you are added as the owner of the new knowledge base. You can then assign managers and manage articles in the new knowledge base.
Knowledge bases created through this request process are inactive by default, so you must activate the knowledge base to make it available for users.
Parent Topic:Using Knowledge Management
Related topics
Assign a knowledge base manager