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# Script protection policy

# Script protection policy {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Zurich
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* Updated July 31, 2025
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Application developers can set a protection policy for script includes
published as part of a custom application. The policy determines whether someone can view or edit
the script include after the application is installed on their instance.

Application developers have these options to protect their custom application script
includes:  
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| Protection policy | Description |
|-|-|
| None | Select this option to allow other application developers to customize your script include. |
| Read-only | Select this option to allow other application developers to see your script logic, but not to change it. |
| Protected | Select this option to prevent other application developers from changing your intellectual property. |
[Table 1. Script include protection policy Options]

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