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# Test a credential

# Test a credential for the PowerShell step {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
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Test a configured credential in the PowerShell step. Confirm the credential is
working before building the rest of your step.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllProcess AutomationFlow Designer.
2. Open the action with the PowerShell step that has the credential you want to test.  
   If you don't have a PowerShell step you're already working with, you can [Create an action](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=create-action&version=brazil&pubname=brazil-build-workflows&ft:locale=en-US) with a new [PowerShell step](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/gMoH6BDkyUTEVQwV6pY_ug "Run PowerShell scripts on remote machines from your ServiceNow instance through a MID Server.").
3. In the Connection Details section, enter the connection information.
4. Click Test PowerShell Step.
5. If the step has data pills as input, provide the required input in the Step input pills field.
6. Click Run Test.

## Result

When the test completes, you can view information about the tested credential in the Test Results section. This section shows the username and target for the credential, its validation status, and any error messages.Figure 1. Sample result of credential test in the PowerShell step
**Related tasks**   

* [Configure logging for the PowerShell step](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/tDAIhFTJMt5LWmJuVErD4Q "Add log messages to the scripts in your PowerShell step. Use log levels for improved logging and debugging.")

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