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# Access your ServiceNow data using SQL API

# Access your ServiceNow data using SQL API {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

The SQL API (formerly known as SQL API) provides read-only access to your ServiceNow tables, allowing you to write SQL queries, create reports, and perform analysis while maintaining your existing security controls. This eliminates the need for data synchronization and ensures you work with current ServiceNow data.{#accessing-your-servicenow-data-using-sql-api__patch-rn-ap1-1}

## Get started {#accessing-your-servicenow-data-using-sql-api__cf-app-landing-get-started}

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| [Explore Learn about SQL API feature](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/ir5Y55ksEQQnrSvg_98gAg "The ServiceNow SQL API Live Connect, (formerly known as SQL API) provides data access to your ServiceNow instances through industry-standard ODBC and JDBC drivers, enabling direct connections from Business Intelligence (BI) tools and data analysis platforms.") | [Configure Install and setup SQL API](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/S2OdTUWD~IddOVwqiwCTNg "This section guides you through the complete setup process for the ServiceNow SQL API, covering both instance configuration and driver installation. You will configure your ServiceNow instance to enable SQL API access, set up the necessary security controls, and install the appropriate drivers on your client machine.") |
| [Integrate Integrate SQL API drivers with external business intelligence and database tools](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/j23IMWyvdjfRBwHgAMgevA "Configure ServiceNow SQL API drivers to connect with external business intelligence and database tools for direct data access and analysis.") | [Reference Get reference information about SQL API](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/lC7LDALfy8YMA9atXU60xA "This section provides details about SQL API reference information like minimum requirements and usage limitations.") |
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* **[Getting started with ServiceNow SQL API](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/ir5Y55ksEQQnrSvg_98gAg)**   
  The ServiceNow SQL API Live Connect, (formerly known as SQL API) provides data access to your ServiceNow instances through industry-standard ODBC and JDBC drivers, enabling direct connections from Business Intelligence (BI) tools and data analysis platforms.
* **[Configuring SQL API](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/S2OdTUWD~IddOVwqiwCTNg)**   
  This section guides you through the complete setup process for the ServiceNow SQL API, covering both instance configuration and driver installation. You will configure your ServiceNow instance to enable SQL API access, set up the necessary security controls, and install the appropriate drivers on your client machine.
* **[Integrate SQL API Drivers with external BI tools](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/j23IMWyvdjfRBwHgAMgevA)**   
  Configure ServiceNow SQL API drivers to connect with external business intelligence and database tools for direct data access and analysis.
* **[SQL API reference information](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/lC7LDALfy8YMA9atXU60xA)**   
  This section provides details about SQL API reference information like minimum requirements and usage limitations.