Configure a MID Server to use source control

  • Release version: Australia
  • Updated July 24, 2026
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  • Configure a MID Server to use source control with ServiceNow Studio if your Git provider is behind a firewall.

    Before you begin

    Install a MID Server with a REST capability. For more information, see Installing the MID Server with manual or guided setup and Configure MID Server capabilities.

    Role required: admin

    Procedure

    1. Change the application scope of the instance to ServiceNow IDE.
      1. In the Unified Navigation, select the globe icon .
      2. Select Application scope.
      3. Select ServiceNow IDE.
    2. Navigate to All > MID Server > Applications.
    3. Select New.
    4. On the form, fill in the fields.
      Table 1. MID Server Application form
      Field Description
      Name Name for the MID Server Application.
      Default MID Server MID Server configured with a REST capability.
      Application The ServiceNow IDE.
      Included in application ALL Option to include this MID Server Application in the definition of ALL for a MID Server.
    5. Select Submit.

    What to do next

    If you haven't already, configure basic or OAuth 2.0 authentication to connect to a Git domain or repository. For more information, see Connect to a Git provider using basic authentication or Connect to a Git provider using OAuth 2.0.

    Note:
    The MID Server user must have the sn_glider.ide_git_user role or admin role to perform Git operations in ServiceNow Studio. For more information, see Create the MID Server user and grant the role and ServiceNow IDE MID Server User [sn_glider.ide_git_user].