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# Defer a request

# Defer an automation request {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Defer an automation request from Automation Center if the priority
of the request has changed and it is not urgent anymore.

## 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 state of the automation request is either New
or In Progress.

Role required: sn_ac.automation_technical_user or sn_ac.automation_admin

## About this task

Deferring an automation request is one of the life-cycle stages of an automation request.

## 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 defer.
5. In the form header, select Defer.  
   Warning:  
   After you move an automation request to the Defer state, you can't change or delete the entries on the Automation request form, associated automation tasks, and resources.
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## What to do next

You can move the automation request to Planned state or reject the automation
request. For more information, see [Move an automation request to the Planned state](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/FtuCnaqXfPV3IJfbseD9XA "After creating an automation request, move it to the Planned state before you work on it or create associated automation tasks or resources.") and [Reject an automation request](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/geQ7zCYdfBcC2G9UM25tng "Reject an automation request from Automation Center if it's a duplicate of an existing automation or if it doesn’t meet the required criteria.").

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