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# Create a Segment from a Data Kit

Instead of creating a segment from scratch in Data 360, use a predefined segment from a data kit. You can edit and fine-tune the segment.

### Required Editions

<table class="slds-table slds-table_bordered slds-max-medium-table_stacked slds-m-bottom_small edition"><colgroup><col></colgroup><tbody><tr class=""><td class="slds-cell-wrap" style="vertical-align:top;">Available in: <strong>All Editions</strong> supported by Data 360. See <a href="https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=data.c360_a_dc_editions.htm&amp;release=264.0.0&amp;type=5" title="Data 360 is available in several supported Salesforce editions. Some Data 360 features also require additional licenses.">Data 360 edition availability</a>.</td></tr></tbody></table>

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            <th scope="colgroup" class="slds-cell-wrap" colspan="2" style="text-align:left;vertical-align:top;" id="d148734e63">Permission Sets Needed</th>
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            <td data-label="Permission Sets Needed" class="slds-cell-wrap" style="vertical-align:top;" headers="d148734e63 ">To create a segment:</td>

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              <p>Any one of these permission sets:</p><a name="c360_a_create_segment_from_data_kit__ul_jjg_cpm_d2c"><!-- --></a>
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                <li>Data Cloud Architect</li>

                <li>Data Cloud Activation Manager</li>

                <li>Data Cloud Activation Specialist</li>

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1. In Data Cloud, click **Segments**.
2. Click **New**.
3. Select **Create from a Data Kit**, and click **Next**.
4. Select a data kit and a predefined segment.
    
    If the segment has a child segment or calculated insight, make sure that the API name is the same as this segment.
5. Click **Next**.
6. Enter the segment details.
    1. Select a data space.
    2. For Segment On, select a data model object (DMO).
        
        If you’re using a non-unified object, such as Account or Contact, the object is already chosen.
    3. Give your segment a unique, recognizable name and enter an optional description.
    4. Click **Next** and check the dependencies.
        
        If the segment has dependency errors, contact your admin.
7. Select a publish type and schedule.
8. Click **Save**.