# Creating a Legal Hold Request

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In this article, we will guide you through the process of creating a legal hold request within your archive using the Spaces interface. The instructions will be provided from the perspective of a "Basic" user within the archive.

#### Step 1: Add Entries to a Space

* Go to the Space where you have saved the entries you wish to place on legal hold.

#### Step 2: Initiate Legal Hold Request

* Click the "More" button located in the top right corner of the Space interface.
* Select "Apply Legal Hold" from the drop-down menu.

#### Step 3: Provide a Reason for the Legal Hold

* A dialog box will appear, prompting you to enter a "Reason" for the legal hold request.
* Enter your reason for the legal hold request in the provided field.

#### Step 4: Pending Data Guardian Approval

* After submitting your request, it will be pending approval from the Data Guardian.

Note: The interface of the application may be different and the exact steps may vary based on the application you are using, but the overall process is similar.

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