What is the purpose of the Auto Update flag in the Store Application table sys_store_app_auto_update

[AlexR2]

This flag has been there since 2015. I can't find any documentation on it nor is it editable from the form or the list view.

[JamieChrist]

The Auto Update flag in the Store Application table (sys_store_app_auto_update) controls whether the app will automatically receive updates from the ServiceNow Store when a new version comes out.

It has been in the platform for years, but it is system-managed, which is why you cannot edit it from the form or list. The value is usually set when you choose auto-update during installation or when an update is applied, and the platform takes care of it after that.

That is why there is not much public documentation on it. It is not something most admins need to change manually, and locking it down helps prevent problems with updates.

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[GlideFather]

Hi @AlexR2 

The Auto Update flag is a decision whether an app shall be automatically updated once a new update exists (true) or if you prefer doing it manually (false). 

do you have any further details or a screenshot maybe?

[Nikhil Bajaj9]

Hi @AlexR2 ,

The Auto Update flag (auto_update) in the Store Application table (sys_store_app) controls whether an application will be automatically updated when a new version is released in the ServiceNow Store. When enabled (set to "true"), the application will be updated automatically in the background without user interaction. When disabled (set to "false"), the application will not be automatically updated, and the user will need to manually update it. Crisp and clear answer. 🙂

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Regards,

Nikhil Bajaj

[AlexR2]

We were hoping this could be utilized for updating some of the low level apps. The number of apps that are being updated these days is enormous and doing them one by one is taking our admin team hours. As of right now we have 254 apps that are showing that they need updates.