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title: "Managing Asset Types"
slug: "managing-asset-types"
updated: 2025-09-14T16:00:35Z
published: 2025-09-14T16:00:35Z
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> ## Documentation Index
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# 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 Authorization Workspace and click on the **Assets & Conditions** tab on the top right.
2. In the **Assets & Conditions** area of the Authorization Workspace, click the **+** button. The New Asset Type screen is displayed.
3. Enter the **Display Name** for the new Asset Type. Must be a unique value for the Environment.
4. Enter the **Asset Template ID**. Must be a unique value 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 wish to appear next to the Asset Type in the Authorization Workspace (optional).
7. In the **Define Assets Source** area, select where the Assets are located. Options include:
  - **Request**: Assets are virtual and  are sent in the Authorization Request.
  - **External:** Assets that are fetched from an External Source.
  - **PlainID:** Internal Assets that have been defined in the Platform.  

*Note: The Request option can be modified after an Asset Type is created. However, **External** and **PlainID options are permanent** and cannot be changed later.*
8. In the **Define Asset Type Data Settings** field, select whether you want this new Asset Type to be used for data filtering. This means that the Asset Type can be used to define Policies as well as for [Dynamic Data Mapping](/v1/docs/dynamic-data-mapping).
9. Click **Create**. The new Asset Type is created and added to the existing list of Asset Types in the Authorization Workspace.

**Note:** Asset Attributes sent as part of the Authorization request can override PlainID and External templates if set to **Yes**. If set to **No**, they are not sent as part of the Authorization Request. The default is **No** (false).

Information about Asset TypesIn the PDP, both Virtual and Internal Assets are supported. In the PAA, Virtual Assets, in addition to External Assets 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 Authorization Workspace and click on the **Assets & Conditions** tab on the top right.
2. In the **Asset Types** area, select the Asset you would like to delete. The Asset Type Details screen is displayed.
3. Click **Delete Asset Type** on the top right. A confirmation message is displayed.
4. Click **Delete**. The Asset Type is deleted.