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title: "How to use data in a shared group step"
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# How to use data in a shared group step

This document explains how to use data in a shared group step using shared group parameters.

## Steps

1. Click the 'Edit' button on the shared group step. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/c040854c-2c75-49d0-98e1-43f462e8657e/Images/Documentation/SGS_param_edit.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-08T16%3A43%3A36Z&se=2026-11-08T17%3A43%3A36Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=0GVkF0wTK%2BBUtl1ZacRcfXFsUpgkd6JCOwD%2FFkS14Cw%3D)
2. In the edit screen, create a parameter from 'New parameter'. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/c040854c-2c75-49d0-98e1-43f462e8657e/Images/Documentation/New_param(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-08T16%3A43%3A36Z&se=2026-11-08T17%3A43%3A36Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=0GVkF0wTK%2BBUtl1ZacRcfXFsUpgkd6JCOwD%2FFkS14Cw%3D)
3. Set the "Parameter name" and optionally a "Default value," then click "Add." ![](https://cdn.document360.io/c040854c-2c75-49d0-98e1-43f462e8657e/Images/Documentation/New_param2.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-08T16%3A43%3A36Z&se=2026-11-08T17%3A43%3A36Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=0GVkF0wTK%2BBUtl1ZacRcfXFsUpgkd6JCOwD%2FFkS14Cw%3D)
4. Update the created parameter: select 'Data' as a source and choose the data’s column that you want to use. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/c040854c-2c75-49d0-98e1-43f462e8657e/Images/Documentation/set_data2.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-08T16%3A43%3A36Z&se=2026-11-08T17%3A43%3A36Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=0GVkF0wTK%2BBUtl1ZacRcfXFsUpgkd6JCOwD%2FFkS14Cw%3D)
5. Click 'Done'
6. Within the shared group step, click the 'Edit' button of the step where you want to use the data. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/c040854c-2c75-49d0-98e1-43f462e8657e/Images/Documentation/edit_step2.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-08T16%3A43%3A36Z&se=2026-11-08T17%3A43%3A36Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=0GVkF0wTK%2BBUtl1ZacRcfXFsUpgkd6JCOwD%2FFkS14Cw%3D)
7. Select 'Shared group parameter' and choose the parameter that you created then click ‘Save’. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/c040854c-2c75-49d0-98e1-43f462e8657e/Images/Documentation/set_param.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-08T16%3A43%3A36Z&se=2026-11-08T17%3A43%3A36Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=0GVkF0wTK%2BBUtl1ZacRcfXFsUpgkd6JCOwD%2FFkS14Cw%3D)
8. Back to the scenario editing screen, click the 'Save' button to save the scenario.

## Related Articles

- [Shared Group Steps](https://helpcenter.autify.com/docs/en/shared-group-steps)
- [Data feature](https://helpcenter.autify.com/docs/en/data-feature)