OpenMetadata/openmetadata-docs/content/v1.7.x-SNAPSHOT/how-to-guides/data-governance/classification/Auto Classification/workflow.md

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title: Adding Auto Classification Workflow through UI
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# Adding Auto Classification Ingestion through the UI

Follow these steps to configure Auto Classification ingestion via the OpenMetadata UI:

## 1. Navigate to the Database Service
- Go to **Settings > Services > Databases** in the OpenMetadata UI.
- Select the database for which you want to configure Auto Classification ingestion.

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## 2. Access the Ingestion Tab
- In the selected database, navigate to the **Ingestion** tab.
- Click on the option to **Add Auto Classification Ingestion**, as shown in the example image.

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## 3. Configure Auto Classification Details
- Fill in the details for your Auto Classification ingestion workflow.
- Each field's purpose is explained directly in the UI, allowing you to customize the configuration based on your requirements.

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- By default, the store sample data option is enabled. If you prefer not to ingest sample data during a scheduled run, please ensure that this option is disabled in the ingestion configuration.

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alt="Disable sample data"
caption="Disable sample data"
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## 4. Set the Schedule
- Specify the time interval at which the Auto Classification ingestion should run.

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alt="Set the Schedule"
caption="Set the Schedule"
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## 5. Add the Ingestion Workflow
- Once all details are configured, click **Add Auto Classification Ingestion** to save and activate the workflow.

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By following these steps, you can set up an Auto Classification ingestion workflow to automatically identify and tag sensitive data in your databases.