# sdm admin policies create

```shell
NAME:
   sdm admin policies create - create a policy

USAGE:
   sdm admin policies create [command options] <name>

OPTIONS:
   --description value  description of the policy
   --policy-file value  path to Cedar policy file
   --timeout value      set time limit for command

```

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For detailed information about how to create and manage policies, please see the [Policy Creation](https://app.gitbook.com/s/F7eka9SH5TT8nJm2ZfWj/access/policies/policy-creation) documentation.
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