Obtaining a PDI

  • Release version: Australia
  • Updated March 12, 2026
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    • 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 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.
    2. Select Request Instance.
    3. In the Request an Instance dialog, select a ServiceNow® release for the instance, and select Request.
      Select the instance release you want to use.
      • PDIs are a limited resource. If no PDIs are available for the desired release, select the release card for the release and select the Join Waitlist button. You will be notified when a PDI becomes available.

        If the release you want is not available, join the waitlist.

      • To leave the waitlist, select the Leave Waitlist link in the header. You will lose your place in the waitlist if you leave and rejoin.
    4. When an instance is assigned to you, the Your instance is ready! dialog supplies your instance URL and password.
      Your instance is ready confirmation page
    5. Select Open Instance to open the instance in a new browser tab.