---
title: "Add validation conditions"
slug: "add-validation-conditions"
abstract: "How to add validation conditions to a content type that will determine how validation rules behave."
---
# Add validation conditions

You can add validation conditions that determine when the [field validation rules](https://doc.sitecore.com/ch/en/users/content-hub/add-a-content-member.html#UUID-c193821c-a804-324a-0dea-1cdfbed7f67b_step-idm273477541520986 "Step 7") in a content type are checked. [Validation rules specified](https://doc.sitecore.com/ch/en/users/content-hub/add-a-content-member.html "Add a content member") in each content type member are verified when the validation conditions are `true`. By default, rules are validated when the content lifecycle status is `Final`.

> [!warning]
> We recommend that you leave the default validation condition as *Final*. Changing the default condition might have unwanted side effects, blocking certain items from moving forward in the flow.

> [!note]
> To configure Content Hub, you must either be a superuser or have the necessary permissions granted to you through [user group policies](https://doc.sitecore.com/ch/en/users/content-hub/user-group-policies.html "User group policies").

To add validation conditions:

1. On the menu bar, click **Manage** :mdiCogOutline:.
2. On the **Manage** page, click **Content types**.
3. On the **Content types** page, on the **Types** tab, next to the content type you want to modify, click **More actions** :mdiDotsHorizontal: > :mdiPencilOutline: **Edit**.
4. On the **Validation conditions** tab, use the drop-down lists to define a condition for the validation rule. For example, to verify that content is in the final stage of its lifecycle, set `Status (ContentLifeCycleToContent) contains all Final` as the condition.
5. Click **Save**.