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title: Creating Data Types 
slug: kronpam-reference-guide-3-8-0/creating-data-types
description: Learn how to add various data patterns in Kron PAM's Sensitive Data Discovery with step-by-step instructions. Find out how to access the relevant section, input the required details including data type, lookup type, validation type, and pattern in Java re
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createdAt: 2022-08-01T17:37:27.000Z
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Many of the commonly used data patterns are defined in Kron PAM, but more can be added.


To add different patterns:

1. Navigate to **Sensitive Data Discovery**.
2. Open the **Data Types **tab.
3. Click **Add** and inside the pop-up select **Add Pattern.**
4. Enter the Data Type’s Name, Lookup Type, Validation Type, and Pattern (in Java regex format).
5. Click **Save.**

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/g9cApVza9NIhSh0pjZYtA/VGgam1r_fpT4GD8ZU4JLH_image.png "Pattern")