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# Set up the AWS CloudFormation spoke

# Set up the AWS CloudFormation spoke {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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Integrate the ServiceNow instance and AWS CloudFormation using AWS credential to authenticate ServiceNow
requests.

## Before you begin

* Request an Integration Hub subscription.
* Activate the AWS CloudFormation spoke.
* Role required: admin.
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## Create Credential record for the AWS CloudFormation spoke {#ariaid-title2}

Create Credential record for your AWS CloudFormation account. The AWS CloudFormation spoke connection and credential alias uses this credential to perform actions in AWS CloudFormation.

### Before you begin

Role required: admin.

### Procedure

1. Navigate to AllConnections \& CredentialsConnection \& Credential Aliases.
2. Open for the record for Amazon VPC.
3. From the Credentials tab, click New.  
   The system displays the message What type of Credentials would you like to create?.
4. Select AWS Credentials.
5. On the form, fill these values.  
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   | Field | Value required |
   |-|-|
   | Name | Name to uniquely identify the connection record. For example, enter <kbd class="ph userinput">CloudFormation Credentials</kbd>. |
   | Active | Option to actively use the credential record. |
   | Access Key ID | Access Key ID of the user with full access to AWS CloudFormation. |
   | Secret Access Key | Secret Access Key of the user with full access to AWS CloudFormation. |
   | Credential alias | Associated credential record. |
   | Authentication Algorithm | Custom authentication algorithm for outbound signing requests. Select AWS_CloudFormation. Note: Users are cautioned against directly modifying the default authentication algorithm. |
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6. Click Submit.
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### Result

The credential record the AWS CloudFormation spoke is created.

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