# Add a New Pipeline

To add a new **Pipeline**, follow these steps:

**Note**: Fields marked with an asterisk **(\*)** are mandatory.

**Step 1**: In the left navigation panel, click **Pipelines**.

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**Step 2**: Select **Add New Pipeline** located at the top-right corner of the screen.

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**Step 3**: Click the **Name** field to add the appropriate name.

**Step 4**: Click the **Description** field to add the appropriate description.

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**Step 5**: Under **Pipeline Type**, click the dropdown. There are two options:

* Data Source
* Segment

Select the appropriate option.

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**Step 5.1**: **Data Source**

Click **Data Source**.

When you click **Select Data Source**, a panel will open on the right side. Click the search bar to search for the **Data Source** or select one from the list. You can also create a new **Data Source** by clicking **Create Data Source**. Select the appropriate option.

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**Step 5.2**: **Segment**

Click **Segment**.

When you click **Select Segment**, a panel will open on the right side. Click the search bar to search for the **Segment** or select one from the list. You can also create a new **Segment** by clicking **Create Segment**. Select the appropriate option.

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**Step 6**: Click **Save.**

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