How to access a developers instance

[grahamrobson]

So - how do I access a developer's instance of SNOW? 

I have a screen that tells me I have an instance available but no URL link to it.

What am I not understanding?

Thanks,  Graham

[Dr Atul G- LNG · Accepted solution]

Hi @grahamrobson 

Thanks again, Atul, and the video links, but it's still unclear to me how, and now, if acquiring a ServiceNow developer's account also covers a running instance of ServiceNow itself, 

Atul: What do you mean by Running instance of ServiceNow? P
When I log in to my developer's account dev instance, Iget an App Engine Studio portal. This looks useful, but I'd also need a running instance for development, understanding and testing.

Atul: Go back to Developer site , login and there under your profile -- you will see change the user role. change it to admin and save and re-login in PDI.
Is this part of the developer's support, or is developer support only applicable for ServiceNow customers?

Atul: PDI is open for anyone and everyone. 

[Dr Atul G- LNG · Accepted solution]

Thanks again, Atul, and the video links, but it's still unclear to me how, and now, if acquiring a ServiceNow developer's account also covers a running instance of ServiceNow itself, 

Atul: What do you mean by Running instance of ServiceNow? P
When I log in to my developer's account dev instance, Iget an App Engine Studio portal. This looks useful, but I'd also need a running instance for development, understanding and testing.

Atul: Go back to Developer site , login and there under your profile -- you will see change the user role. change it to admin and save and re-login in PDI.
Is this part of the developer's support, or is developer support only applicable for ServiceNow customers?

Atul: PDI is open for anyone and everyone. 

[grahamrobson]

Many Thanks Tera - I've been able to access an instance of ServiceNow and the development tools with my profile switched to admin.

[Dr Atul G- LNG]

Awesome.. keep learning and keep Growing mate.

[korensdervs]

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