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# Obtaining a PDI

# Obtaining a PDI {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Zurich
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* Updated July 31, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Get a new instance to run a PDI on the latest generally available
release.

## Before you begin

Role required: none

## About this task

The first time you sign in to the Developer Site, you are given a PDI running the latest generally available release. You can use this PDI as long as you keep it active. If you want a PDI running an earlier release, [release your PDI](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/bb504KEpVf~t4mEbBMgygw "Release your PDI to unassign the instance from you, reset to its original state, and reassign it to another Developer Program member.") and request a new instance.

If you do not have a PDI because you released your PDI or went longer than ten days
without activity, can request a new instance.

## Procedure

1. Sign in to the [Developer Site](https://developer.servicenow.com).
2. Click the Request Instance button in the header.
3. In the Request an Instance dialog, select a ServiceNow® release for the instance and click the Request button.  
   * PDIs are a limited resource. If no PDIs are available for the desired release, select the release card for the release and click the Join Waitlist button. You will be notified when a PDI becomes available.
   * To leave the waitlist, click the Leave Waitlist link in the header. You will lose your place in the waitlist if you leave and rejoin.
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4. When an instance is assigned to you, the Your instance is ready! dialog supplies your instance URL and password.  
5. Click the Open Instance button to open the instance in a new browser tab.