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# Create an automation source

# Create an automation source {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Create an automation source to start importing data from any third-party tool.

## Before you begin

Role required: flow_designer, delegated_developer, sn_ac.automation_technical_user, or sn_ac.automation_admin

## About this task

The following steps must be followed in the same order to create an automation source in Automation Center.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspacesAutomation Center Workspace.  
   The Automation Center dashboard is displayed.
2. Select the Connection Manager icon (![Connection Manager icon]()) on the left.
3. Select New source.  
   The Add automation source page is displayed. Perform the following steps in the same order.
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* **[Define source for automation](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/X5UrIhOAxj8ZkIHZgvJ6tw)**   
  Define the source that you want to add for your automations.
* **[Configuring data import](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/8TdR7K0YjhvZGOpsAOUo_A)**   
  Configure the details of the data import, such as the kind of data, the schedule of the import, and so on.
* **[Align source and destination fields](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/qvJvAr5gS4jJ0r9XOGgVMA)**   
  Align the source and destination fields to ensure that the selected output from the selected action align correctly with ServiceNow tables enabling accurate integration of automation data.
* **[Aligning source and destination values](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/uXVUH2QSAcxcPzp2Drwt8g)**   
  Align source and destination values for precise data representation in Automation Center.
* **[Review and activate automation source](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/aznsmF4qwqWgygXsiaLceQ)**   
  Review all configurations for the automation source, and then activate the automation source.

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