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title: "Do system-level controls apply to custom item types?"
description: "Yes , system-level controls in Ketryx do apply to custom item types as they behave in the same way as default item types, including being subject to configurable approval rules, required fields, and other configuration item controls."
category: "Frequently Asked Questions"
section: "Advanced Settings"
keywords: ["custom types", "controls", "apply", "globally", "level", "needed", "settings", "rules required"]
source_url: "https://support.ketryx.com/hc/en-us/articles/39101855857805-Do-system-level-controls-apply-to-custom-item-types"
last_reviewed: 2026-06-11
---

# Do system-level controls apply to custom item types?

> **In short:** Yes , system-level controls in Ketryx do apply to custom item types as they behave in the same way as default item types, including being subject to configurable approval rules, required fields, and other configuration item controls.

**Yes** **,** system-level controls in Ketryx **do** apply to custom item types as they behave in the same way as default item types, including being subject to configurable approval rules, required fields, and other configuration item controls. It’s important to note that by **default**, custom item types **do not** have approval groups assigned, so you must configure these as needed in your project settings. See the following for additional resources on [Custom Item Types](https://docs.ketryx.com/reference/custom-item-types), [Global item configuration](https://docs.ketryx.com/reference/advanced-settings#custom-item-types), and [Computational Controls](https://docs.ketryx.com/manuals/man-12-computational-controls#id-2.-description-of-computational-controls).

**Note:** You can define system-level controls for custom item types globally (organization-level) or tailor them for individual projects as needed. Projects will inherit organization-level settings unless overridden at the project level. For more information, see this [Advanced Settings](https://docs.ketryx.com/reference/advanced-settings) reference and [FAQ](how-do-i-apply-our-configured-ketryx-settings-across-all-projects.md) regarding applying configured Ketryx settings globally.

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