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# Configure outbound FDS as consumers

# Configure outbound foundation data sync as consumers {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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Foundation data sync (FDS) consumers share foundational data with a provider by creating FDS definitions, acknowledging requests, and publishing
subscriptions.
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| Step | Action | Description |
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| 1. | [Create an FDS Definition.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/CwdP8Fs1~CV6BzyPuxVRDg "Create a foundation data sync (FDS) offering definition to inform your providers about the data you're ready to share.") | Define the data that you share with your provider. After you create and publish an FDS definition, wait for your provider to request FDS offerings based on the published definition. |
| 2. | [Acknowledge FDS requests and send a sample payload.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/oyu8GQDZwUXg0DxubGi9SQ "Acknowledge a foundation data sync (FDS) offering request and send a sample payload to help your provider understand the type of data they will receive.") | After receiving an FDS request from your provider, acknowledge it and send a sample payload for each subscription. After you send the payload, your provider configures the incoming data for each subscription and accepts it. |
| 3. | [Publish subscriptions.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/peUBSKWVTjGNrFK6kDZEbQ "Publish the foundation data sync (FDS) subscription to complete the foundation data sync after the provider configures and accepts the subscription.") | After the provider accepts the subscription, publish it. After the FDS configuration is complete, data starts synchronizing with the provider based on the defined cadence. |
[Table 1. FDS configuration process as a consumer]

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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.")