Actions for deduplication rules

Create a deduplication rule

To create a deduplication rule, follow these steps:

1. Go to Deduplication rules.
2. Select Add deduplication rule.
3. In the form that opens, specify the deduplication method:
   • By combined fields—select the fields to use for deduplication.
   • By matching rules—select the fields and their values for the original and duplicate issue.
   • Based on an existing issue—select the issue to use for deduplication.
4. Select Create.

The rule will apply to both new and existing records.

Activate a deduplication rule

To activate a deduplication rule, follow these steps:

1. Go to Deduplication rules.
2. Select the additional actions button () next to the rule you need.
3. Select Edit.
4. Select Activate.

The system will activate the rule and apply it when the conditions specified in the rule are met.

Apply a deduplication rule to existing issues

To apply a deduplication rule to existing issues, follow these steps:

1. Follow steps 1–3 in the instructions above.
2. Select Apply to existing issues.

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Before you apply the deduplication rule, make sure it's active. If it isn't, select Activate.

3. Confirm the action in the window that opens.

Find duplicate security issues

To find duplicate security issues, follow these steps:

1. Go to Issues.
2. Open the security issue that the deduplication may apply to.
3. From the Actions drop-down list, select Find and deduplicate similar issues.

4. Set the required filters in the window that opens.
5. Select Continue.

6. In the new window on the right, select the vulnerabilities from the list.
7. Select Mark as duplicate.

The issues will then be marked as duplicates and linked to the new issue. The system interface will also display a deduplication notification.

Delete deduplication rules

To delete one deduplication rule, follow these steps:

1. Select the additional actions button () next to the deduplication rule you need.
2. Select Delete.
3. Confirm the deletion in the modal window that opens.

To delete multiple deduplication rules, follow these steps:

1. Select the security rules using the checkboxes ().
2. Select the delete button () above the rules table.
3. Confirm the deletion of the deduplication rules in the modal window that opens.