> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.validio.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Managing Filters

> Create and manage filters on a source using the Filters tab in Validio.

The Filters tab lists all of the filters that were created on the selected Source. You can use the Filters tab to create new and manage existing filters on a specific source. After creating the filters, you can use them to configure Validators and Segmentations on this source.

## Create a new filter

To create a new filter on a source,

1. Navigate to the Sources details page and **Filters** tab.
2. Click **+ New filter**.
3. Select the **Type** of filter to configure. The **Configuration** options depend on the filter type. For more information, see [About Filters](https://docs.validio.io/docs/filters.md).
4. Enter a **Name** for the filter, or click **Generate name** to automatically create one from your configuration.
5. (Optional) Click **Preview** to view a sample of your filtering results.
6. Click **Create filter**.

## Update a filter

When updating an existing filter, you cannot change the type of filter. You can only update the filter's configuration parameters. If you want to replace this filter with a different type, you should create a new filter.

To update an existing filter on a source,

1. Navigate to the Sources details page and **Filters** tab.
2. Find the name of the filter that you want to update.
3. In the menu for the filter, select **Update filter**.
4. Edit the configuration for the filter.
5. (Optional) Click **Preview** to view a sample of your filtering results.
6. Click **Update filter**.

## Delete a filter

To delete a filter on a source,

1. Navigate to the Sources details page and **Filters** tab.
2. Find the name of the filter that you want to delete.
3. In the menu for the filter, select **Delete**.
4. Confirm the deletion.