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title: Creating Data Types 
slug: singleconnect-reference-guide-3-2-0/creating-data-types
description: Learn how to enhance data patterns in Single Connect with this informative document. Discover how to access the Sensitive Data Discovery and add various patterns by providing essential details like Name, Lookup Type, Validation Type, and Pattern in java r
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createdAt: 2022-08-01T17:37:27.000Z
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Most of the used data patterns are defined in Single Connect, but more can be added.


To add different patterns:

1. Navigate to **Sensitive Data Discovery**.
2. Open the **Data Types **tab.
3. Enter in the Data Type’s Name, Lookup Type, Validation Type, and Pattern (in java regex format)
4. Click **Save**.

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/g9cApVza9NIhSh0pjZYtA/ZheK3OxIoxU_dhhp59rv2_image.png "Pattern")