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sourceDocument: Australia Build or modify applications
sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/application-development

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    - australia

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    - en-US

ft:publication_title :

    - Australia Build or modify applications

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    - Development, Data, and Analytics


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# Deploy changes

# Deploy changes {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated September 30, 2026  
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Deploy your project from Lux Lab to a connected instance, where you can preview and publish your experiences, pages, and widgets. Lux Lab builds the project and installs it on the instance in one action.

## Before you begin

Your machine meets the minimum system requirements in [Configuring Lux Lab](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/a8p_gDlXW9WBpl7FmIVMZg "Configuring Lux Lab means installing it and connecting it to your ServiceNow instance. You also set your preferences in the App Settings panel, including your profile, appearance, editor behavior, and integrations.").

Lux Lab is connected to an instance. For instructions, see [Connect Lux Lab to an instance](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/wXHhK81vuBuupwn7g7ST1Q "Connect Lux Lab to your ServiceNow instance so that you can access instance files, deploy changes, and preview your work. Instance sign-in is required before you can reach the app.").

Role required: admin

## About this task

You can deploy manually, as the following steps describe, or conversationally with an AI agent in the Agent Chat Harness.

To show more options, select the arrow next to Deploy.
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| Option | Description |
|-|-|
| Build | Build step only, without deploying |
| Custom Deploy | Deployment to a different, previously connected instance instead of the one you're logged into |
| Project scripts | Scripts defined in the current project's `package.json`, runnable directly from the drop-down list |
[Table 1. Deploy options]

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## Procedure

1. Select Deploy in the title bar, or press <kbd class="ph userinput">Cmd+Shift+D</kbd> (macOS) or <kbd class="ph userinput">Ctrl+Shift+D</kbd> (Windows).
2. If you have multiple projects open in the workspace, select the project to deploy.
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## Result

Lux Lab builds the application, compiling and bundling the source code into deployable artifacts. It then runs `now-sdk install` to deploy the built artifacts to your active connected instance. Build and deploy output streams into the Build tab of the bottom panel. If the deployment succeeds, a confirmation banner appears.

## What to do next

Preview and test your changes on your instance.