# How to create a new Compliance Rule?

Like Compliance policies and rule groups there are few default rules available in Network Configuration Manager. You can create new rules by following the steps given below:

1. Go to Compliance tab from the Main Menu.
2. Select the "Rules" Tab.
3. Click on the add icon  
   ![Add icon](https://www.manageengine.com/network-configuration-manager/images/ncm-add-icon-2.png)
   next to the tab.
4. Select a type of criteria (Click [here](https://www.manageengine.com/network-configuration-manager/kb/how-to/choose-criteria.html) to know more about the criteria types) and create a criteria for this rule.
5. Click on Next.
6. Provide a name for this new rule.
7. Provide a description (Optional).
8. Select the type of violation (Critical, Major or Warning) if this rule is not adhered.
9. Provide a remediation description (Steps that can be taken in case of violation). (Optional)
10. Choose a remediation template/configlet that Network Configuration Manager can automatically run in case of violation. Click [here](https://www.manageengine.com/network-configuration-manager/kb/faq.html#cp3) to know more about remediation templates/Configlets.
11. Click on save.