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# Open Employee Center

# Open Employee Center from Desktop Assistant {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Zurich  
Updated July 31, 2025  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Open Employee Center from Desktop Assistant to access a unified portal for finding information, getting help, and requesting services.

## Before you begin

* Confirm
  that the DEX
  Desktop Assistant \[sn_dex_desktop\] application has been installed. For more information, see [Install Application and Device Health](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/6gPGwYT8B23KED~t2PNdvQ "Digital End-User Experience (DEX) is available with activation of the Digital End-User Experience [sn_dex] plugin. You must have the admin role to install the DEX product [sn_dex]. During installation, Application and Device Health is included as a component in DEX.") and [Download and install Desktop Assistant](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/rgaAZprZmDwmm~WwwypD~Q "Download and install Desktop Assistant by using operating system-specific installer commands, Desktop Assistant installers, or endpoint management solutions.").

* Map the Employee Center card to the Employee Center portal of your organization.

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Role required: sn_dex_desktop.user or sn_dex_desktop.admin

## Procedure

1. Log in to Desktop Assistant.  
   For more information, see [Open and log in to Desktop Assistant](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/2IkEpC95brUda0_BjH8JIA "Open and log in to Desktop Assistant to get quick access to self-service tools, network tests, important notifications, and support resources.").
2. On the Desktop Assistant home page, select Employee Center to open the Employee Center portal.
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