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# Create an automation task

# Create an automation task {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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Create an automation task to effectively manage the activities associated with the
automation request. However, this is an optional step.

## Before you begin

Create an automation request. For more information, see [Creating an automation request](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/~Z_KKk7LJO9P~QURSts5uQ "An automation request helps you to automatically streamline your business processes, reduce the time that you spend on manual activities, and reduce your costs.").

Verify that the associated automation request is either in the
Planned or In Progress state.

Role required: sn_ac.automation_technical_user or sn_ac.automation_admin

## About this task

There are five types of automation tasks:

* Requirement
* Design
* Development
* Quality engineering
* Sign off
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## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllAutomation CenterAutomation Center Home.
2. Select the list icon (![List icon.]()).
3. On the Lists tab, under Build, select All Automation Requests.
4. Open the automation request that you want to create and associate an automation task to.
5. On the Automation Task tab, select New.
6. On the form, fill in the fields.  
   For a description of the field values, see [Automation task form](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/rBEjSGDJI2sghraQj3aSQQ "Use the Automation task form to create an automation task in Automation Center.").
7. Select Save.
8. **Optional:** In the Activity and Compose fields, view the activity of the form, work notes, and additional comments.
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## What to do next

Create an automation resource for the automation task. For more information, see
[Create an automation resource](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/sm_ND9f3Gck_ITIIO9mP_A "Create an automation resource to associate a resource to an automation task. However, this is an optional step.").
**Related tasks**   

* [Create an automation resource](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/sm_ND9f3Gck_ITIIO9mP_A "Create an automation resource to associate a resource to an automation task. However, this is an optional step.")  
**Related reference**   

* [Automation task form](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/rBEjSGDJI2sghraQj3aSQQ "Use the Automation task form to create an automation task in Automation Center.")

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