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title: "Managing Asset Types"
slug: "managing-asset-types"
description: "Learn how to create and manage Asset Types in your Authorization Workspace, including attributes, actions, and rulesets for effective asset management."
updated: 2026-08-26T11:23:01Z
published: 2026-08-26T11:23:01Z
canonical: "docs.plainid.io/managing-asset-types"
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.plainid.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Managing Asset Types

Asset Types are defined as logical groups of Assets that the Organization wishes to manage together. Asset Types are defined by a combination of Asset Attributes, Actions, and/or Rulesets. Applications are associated to Asset Types which means that Assets that match the Asset Type criteria can be consumed by the Applications associated to them.

## Creating an Asset Type

To create an Asset Type:

1. Select the relevant Policies Workspace and click the **Assets & Conditions** tab.
2. In the Assets & Conditions area, click the **+** button. The New Asset Type screen appears.
3. Enter the **Display Name** for the new Asset Type. This value must be unique for the Environment.
4. Enter the **Asset Template ID**. This value must be unique for the Environment.
5. Enter a **Description** for the Asset Type (optional).
6. In the **Logo URL** field, enter the URL of the logo you want to appear next to the Asset Type in the Policies Workspace (optional).
7. In the **Define Assets Source** area:
  - Select where the Assets are located:

> **Note:** You can modify the **Request** option after you create an Asset Type. **External** and **Platform** are permanent and you cannot change them later.
    - **Request**: Assets are virtual and the Authorization Request sends them.
    - **External**: Assets that come from an external source.
    - **Platform**: Internal Assets defined in the Platform.
  - Set whether Asset Attributes sent as part of the Authorization Request can override PlainID and external templates. Choose **Yes** or **No**. The default is **No**.
8. In the **Define Asset Type Data Settings** area, select whether this Asset Type should be used for data filtering. This lets you use the Asset Type to define Policies and for [Dynamic Data Mapping](/v1/docs/dynamic-data-mapping).
9. Click **Create**. The Policies Workspace adds the new Asset Type to the existing list of Asset Types.

**Information about Asset Types** In the PDP, both Request and Platform Asset Sources are supported. In the PAA, Request Asset Sources, in addition to External and Platform Asset Sources, are supported.

If you have a specific use-case that would require the use of different Assets across the PAA and PDP, PlainID encourages you to reach out to our Global Services team to assist in tailoring a solution.

## Deleting an Asset Type

To delete an Asset Type:

1. Select the relevant Policies Workspace and click the **Assets & Conditions** tab.
2. In the Asset Types area, select the Asset Type you want to delete. The Asset Type Details screen appears.
3. Click **Delete Asset Type** in the top right. A confirmation message appears.
4. Click **Delete**. The Policies Workspace deletes the Asset Type.