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title: "Create a top down target (v2)"
slug: "create-a-top-down-target"
description: "Create a top down target."
updated: 2026-04-08T21:49:38Z
published: 2026-04-08T21:49:38Z
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# Create a top down target (v2)

Top down targets break down targets from higher-level nodes and distributes to lower-level nodes in the organizational hierarchy, such as annual revenue goals distributed from the company level down to individual territories or sales reps.

1. Go to the appropriate module (**Territories**,**Teams**, or **Product**) **> Manage Targets**.

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> Select [team, territory, or product](/v1/docs/targets#set-targets-in-different-modules) based on the go-to-market plan type you want the target on.
2. Click **New > Top Down Target**.
3. In the **Name**field, type a unique name for your target.
4. Optional. In the **Category**dropdown, select one or more categories organize your targets.
5. Optional. In the **Description**field, type a description for the target.
6. In the **Target Options** section, complete the following fields:

| Field | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Data Type** | Select one of the following: - **Scalar** - **Timeseries** |
| **Split Type** | Select one of the following: - **Split** - **Overlay** |
| **Metric** | Select a metric you want to measure the target against. |
| **Assigned Roles** | Select one or more roles to assign the target to. The order the roles are added prioritizes that role and their ramp profile for the target. > [!NOTE] > Note > > Assigning multiple roles to a target is more common in team targets |
| **Time Frame** | Select the fiscal year or a custom time frame for the target. If you select custom you will manually select the start date and end date. |
| **Start Date** | Complete the field based on your selected time frame: - If you selected a fiscal year, the field automatically populates the date based on the fiscal year you selected. - If you selected **Custom**, manually select a date. |
| **End Date** | Complete the field based on your selected time frame: - If you selected a fiscal year, the field automatically populates the date based on the fiscal year you selected. - If you selected **Custom**, manually select a date. |
| **Auto Recalculate** | Optional. Select the checkbox if you want the target to automatically recalculate when changes are made. Refer to [Auto Recalculation](/plan-and-pay/docs/targets-v2#auto-recalculation) for more information. > [!NOTE] > Note > > If you do not select the checkbox, you have the option to [manually recalculate](/plan-and-pay/docs/recalculate-and-distribute-top-down-targets-v2) the target whenever changes are made. |
7. Click **Save & Continue**.
8. Complete the configuration for a [timeseries](/v1/docs/configure-a-timeseries-or-scalar-target-v2#configure-a-timeseries-target) or [scalar](/v1/docs/configure-a-timeseries-or-scalar-target-v2#configure-a-scalar-target) data type target.