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# Configure inbound FDS as consumers

# Configure inbound foundation data sync as a consumer {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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As a consumer, 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 provider creates and publishes the FDS definitions, request and configure FDS.
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| Step | Action | Description |
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| 1. | [Request a foundation data offering.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/AQwHd7mXCtlA3uzSpWnb9g "Request a foundation data sync (FDS) offering from your provider to receive foundational data.") | Requests FDS offerings from your provider based on the published offerings. After you request a foundation data offering, your provider 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/gLRZmEC~CCEgz6PHUc7XZw "Configure the sample data received from the provider 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/T4u2ViJY2jKLzyxpInMG2w "Accept a foundation data sync (FDS) subscription to complete the FDS configuration.") | Accept the subscription. After you accept the subscription, your provider 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.")