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# Upload Java KeyStore certificate to ServiceNow instance

# Upload Java KeyStore certificate to ServiceNow instance {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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Upload the Java KeyStore certificate to your ServiceNow instance to enable the creation of connections and credentials.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## Procedure

1. On your ServiceNow instance, navigate to the X.509 certificate list by entering <kbd class="ph userinput">sys_certificate.LIST</kbd> in the navigation filter.
2. Select New.
3. Fill the form.  
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   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Name | Custom name of the certificate. |
   | Type | Type of certificate. Select Java Key Store. |
   | Notify on expiration | The role that should be notified when the certificate expires. |
   | Expires in days | The validity of the certificate. |
   | Warn in days to expire | The number of days before which the role receives a warning of expiry. |
   | Key store password | Key store password that you had created. |
   | Active | Indicates that the Java Key Store certificate is active. |
   | Short description | Short description of the record. |
   [Table 1. New record]

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4. Right-click on the banner of the record and select Save.  
5. Select the Manage Attachments icon (![Manage Attachments icon.]()) to attach the Java KeyStore file. If your instance displays an error of the type "\<file-name\>.jks File type not permitted or mime type does not match the file content", complete the steps.
   1. In the filter field of your instance, enter <kbd class="ph userinput">sys_properties.LIST</kbd> and press Enter.

   2. In the Name field of the System Properties page, enter <kbd class="ph userinput">glide.security.file.mime_type.validation</kbd> and press Enter.

   3. Select the system property glide.security.file.mime_type.validation.
   4. In the Value field, update the value to <kbd class="ph userinput">False</kbd>.
   5. Right-click on the banner of the form and select Save.
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6. Select Save.
7. To validate the certificate, select the Validate Stores/Certificates link.  
   You've uploaded the Java Key Store certificate to your ServiceNow instance.