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# Prepare to run the ServiceNow collector

# Prepare to run the ServiceNow collector {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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Create a ServiceNow user and configure permissions before running the collector.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## About this task

The collector uses Basic Authentication with username and password. ServiceNow determines authorization based on roles.

## Procedure

1. Log in to the ServiceNow instance.
2. Navigate to AllSystem SecurityUsers and GroupsUser.
3. Create a new user.
   1. Select New.
   2. Complete the required fields.
   3. Select Save.
4. Set a password for the user.
5. Assign roles to the user.  
   Assign these roles:
   * rest_api_explorer
   * admin

   These roles provide read access to the following tables:

   **Standard metadata tables:**
   * sys_app (System Applications)
   * sys_scope (Application Scopes)
   * sys_db_object (Tables)
   * sys_dictionary (Fields)
   * sys_db_view (Views)
   * sys_db_view_table (View Table Mappings)
   * sys_user (Users - for connection testing)

   **Data Fabric tables:**
   * sn_df_connector (Data Fabric Connectors)
   * sys_df_connection_metadata (Connection Metadata)
   * sys_df_data_dictionary (Data Dictionary)
   * sys_df_connection_data (Connection Data)
   * sn_df_connection_attributes (Connection Attributes)
   * sys_variable_value (Variable Values)

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