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sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/integrate-applications

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# Use the UserName component

# Use the UserName component {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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Retrieve the user name of the user who is currently logged on to the Windows machine as part of an automation Workflow by using the
UserName component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

## Before you begin

Role required: none

## About this task

You can configure the properties for the UserName component. For more information
about these properties, see [Properties of the Environment components](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/M52C7kQV1A9HMXruB0fK_Q "Learn about the properties of the Environment components in RPA Desktop Design Studio.").

## Procedure

1. In the Toolbox pane, navigate to UtilitiesEnvironment.
2. Drag the UserName component to the Design surface.
3. Connect the data and control ports of the UserName component to the corresponding ports of the other components as described in the following table.  
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   | Port type | Purpose of connection | Mandatory? |
   |-|-|-|
   | Data Out | Returns the name of the user who is currently logged on to the Windows machine and passes to the next component. | Yes. To preview the data, right-click the Return field and click Preview Data. |
   | Control In | Connects to the Control Out port of one or more components. | Yes. |
   | Control Out | Connects to the Control In port of another component or the default end component. | No. Connecting the port is optional. |
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4. **Optional:** To test the component, under the DESIGN tab, click Run.

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