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# Assign ad-hoc Service Locations

# Assign ad-hoc Service Locations {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

The Field Service with Service Locations feature enables you to add and verify service
locations on demand.

Field Service with Service Locations simplifies the process of adding locations in a work order
or work order task. It enables administrators to add locations on demand that are not included in
provided predefined locations. Administrators must set one of the following validation
configuration options as the default to create ad hoc service locations:  
* Using map: Ability to add a location using the Google map interface.
* Without map: Ability to add location details without a map and have them validated using the global.ServiceLocationAddressValidationExtPoint API.
* No validation: Entered location details will not be validated.
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For more information, see [Set the default validation option for
service locations](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/cM3GHAKZU9_FwGpD97XHOA "Set the default validation option that will be used when adding locations to a work order or work order task.").
**Related concepts**   

* [Configuring Field Service with Service Locations](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/BhcqXnqNBh3fdteu~mFcPA "Install and set up Field Service with Service Locations to add and verify service locations on demand.")
* [Mapping a service location to a parent location](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/_lmEZttAFoPFofJMANxiOw "Map a service location to a parent location by setting parent determination rules.")
* [Setting ad-hoc locations in work orders and work order tasks](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/GsCAZSutI4dN2sOIDoMI6Q "The Field Service with Service Locations feature adds options to provide an ad-hoc location when creating a work order or work order task on ServiceNow AI Platform, Agent Workspace, or Customer Service Portal.")  
**Related tasks**   

* [Activate Field Service with Service Locations Support](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/BklsFY5202tMb_oODhvJNQ "You can activate the Field Service with Service Locations Support (com.snc.fsm_service_locations) plugin if you have the admin role. The application includes demo data and installs related plugins if they are not already installed.")
* [Set the default validation option for service locations](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/cM3GHAKZU9_FwGpD97XHOA "Set the default validation option that will be used when adding locations to a work order or work order task.")
* [Add Service Locations functionality to a work order catalog item in the Customer Service Portal](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/8WPLdMpK_LoGwRfvuuCv8A "Add Service Locations functionality to a work order or work order task catalog item to enable the ability to add a location on demand.")
* [Set the limit of maximum service locations added per day](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/sMqKY3hz~w5d_2yugRQK9w "Set the limit of maximum service locations that can be added per day by an external user.")
* [Set the default location on a map](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/pqNPyADCB16vsUWU6Mkkgw "Set the initial default location for a service location on a map.")