Scoped and Global Application

[Payal Tripathy]

What is the brief difference between Scoped and Global Application.

[shibasou]

Hi.

Please refer to the following.

scope

Application scope identifies and restricts access to application files and data.

Ensures that no other application interferes with the normal functioning of this application unless explicit permissions are granted.

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Thank you.

[Harish Bainsla]

Hi @Payal Tripathy 

A global application provides no boundaries compared to scoped application. It can be used to create legacy application or to merge multiple global update sets in one application.

Applications created in Studio are known as scoped applications. Scope uniquely identifies every application file, not just within a single ServiceNow instance, but in every instance around the world

https://www.servicenow.com/community/developer-forum/advantages-of-scoped-application-vs-global-appl...

https://youtu.be/hGQiIdbXKQI?si=MmA7Rwgidd3QtZGl

[Edoardo M]

Very well and briefly explained:

Source: App Engine Studio (AES) - Platform Owner Overview 

[Edward Rosario]

In simple terms, Scoped Applications in ServiceNow are like having your own private space where you can create and manage things without affecting other parts of the system. It's like having your own room in a house where you can decorate and organize things as you like without changing the rest of the house.

On the other hand, Global Applications are like shared spaces in the house that everyone can access and use. Changes made to Global Applications can affect other parts of the system because they are shared by everyone.

Scoped Applications are isolated and have their own set of rules and permissions, while Global Applications are more open and accessible to everyone.