# Creating an SNMPv1/SNMPv2 Community

New communities can be created for SNMP versions 1 or 2, By default, the standard communities public (read-only access), and private (read-write access) have been created.

To create a new SNMPv1/SNMPv2 community:

1-Click Services in the navigation panel.

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2-Select the SNMP tab.

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3-Click Create new community

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4-In the community creation window:

* Enter a unique name for the community
* Select or clear the Write operation allowed check box to allow or disallow a write privilege for the current community
* Click Create

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5-Verify that the SNMP community was successfully created message is displayed and that the new community in SNMPv1 SNMPv2 Communities list.

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### List of Parameters

* [Community name](/configuration-details/configuration-parameters-all.md#parameter-community-name)
* [Write operation allowed](/configuration-details/configuration-parameters-all.md#parameter-write-operation-allowed)


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