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# Configure inbound FDS as providers

# Configuring inbound foundation data sync as providers {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
As a provider, receive the foundation data from your provider using foundation data sync
(FDS).

Before you use FDS, you must request and configure foundation data. After your consumer creates and publishes FDS
definitions, request and configure FDS.
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| Step | Action | Description |
|-|-|-|
| 1. | [Request a foundation data offering from your consumer.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/JSXvXnWi9Eas80jNiwlGVA "Request a foundation data sync (FDS) offering from your consumer to receive foundational data.") | Requests FDS offerings from your consumer based on the published offerings. After you request a foundation data offering, your consumer acknowledges your FDS request and sends a sample payload for each subscription. |
| 2. | [Configure the sample data and validate subscription items.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/UG5_KHJ2hyt_RNC0vEE9eg "Configure the sample data received from the consumer to validate a foundation data sync (FDS) subscription item.") | Configure the incoming data based on the CMDB or non-CMDB table to validate subscription items. After you validate subscription items, you must accept the subscription. |
| 3. | [Accept the subscription.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/lkPgJItTSl9klCgJwm_ZIw "Accept a foundation data sync (FDS) subscription to complete the FDS configuration and begin receiving data from the consumer.") | Accept the subscription. After you accept the subscription, your consumer publishes the subscription and data synchronizes according to the defined cadence. |
[Table 1. Process to request and configure FDS]

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**Related concepts**   

* [Foundation data sync](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/klGBSQhfqp3KVzVrw7ExYg "Foundation data sync (FDS) enables structured, periodic data sharing from provider to consumer and consumer to provider instances. FDS ensures that both providers and consumers can share and receive accurate, up‑to‑date foundational data, supporting better service delivery and operational alignment.")
* [Configure outbound foundation data sync as consumers](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/ytERBiqNSAbHkISqYlcNMg "Foundation data sync (FDS) consumers share foundational data with a provider by creating FDS definitions, acknowledging requests, and publishing subscriptions.")