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# System Events

# System Events {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
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Track various system events such as creation of files or loss of the network with the
System Events connector as part of your automation Workflow. The connector also
enables you to stop tracking events, whenever needed.  
The System Events connector provides methods for tracking various system events. See the table.{#system-events-connector__table_ptc_xwt_psb__entry__2}

| Method | Purpose |
|-|-|
| WatchFileSystem | Tracks the following events: * FileChanged * FileDeleted * FileCreated * FileRenamed * FileWatchError {#system-events-connector__ul_hsb_qxt_psb} |
| WatchNetworkAvailability | Tracks the following events: * NetworkAvailable * NetworkUnavailable {#system-events-connector__ul_gjl_wxt_psb} |
| WatchSessionEvents | Tracks the following events: * OnSessionLock * OnSessionUnlock * OnSessionRemoteControl * OnSessionLogoff {#system-events-connector__ul_vcs_yxt_psb} |
| UnWatchFileSystem | Stops tracking the following events: * FileChanged * FileDeleted * FileCreated * FileRenamed * FileWatchError {#system-events-connector__ul_rks_jyt_psb} |
| UnWatchNetworkAvailability | Stops tracking the following events: * NetworkAvailable * NetworkUnavailable {#system-events-connector__ul_xwq_kyt_psb} |
| UnWatchSessionEvents | Stops tracking the following events: * OnSessionLock * OnSessionUnlock * OnSessionRemoteControl * OnSessionLogoff {#system-events-connector__ul_jgv_myt_psb} |
[Table 1. System Events methods and events]

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You must first use and then expose the methods in the SystemEvents connector to use its methods.

* To use the connector, see [Use a connector in RPA Desktop Design Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/fAlnW5DR3vOcObUlFMY6yA "Connect to the various data sources and tools to create automation by using a connector in RPA Desktop Design Studio.").
* To expose the methods, see [Use connector method](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/vmAudUPsvltdjHh8sVvoeg "Expose and then use the methods within a connector to perform all the actions that the connector can do.").
* To use the methods, see [Use a component in RPA Desktop Design Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/EEKNwDgBcUiFd6mefjYVyw "Design automation projects by using components in RPA Desktop Design Studio.").
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* **[SystemEvents connector methods](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/7QWOsmcN2THzGgQzW1FcpQ)**   
  The SystemEvents connector methods watch various system events and, if needed, stop watching.
* **[Parameters of the SystemEvent connector methods](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/XzPjVtpzocXLP0z7N948gA)**   
  Learn about the various parameters of the SystemEvent connector methods in RPA Desktop Design Studio.