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# Software Asset Management installation methods

# Software Asset Management installation methods {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
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Install the Software Asset Management application from Product Hub or ServiceNow Store.

Before you can use Software Asset Management capabilities, you must install the application on your ServiceNow instance.{#installing-sam-app__install-sam-app-context}

## Installation methods {#installing-sam-app__section_installation_methods}

Choose an installation method based on your needs:{#installing-sam-app__install-sam-app-methods-intro}  
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| Method | When to use |
|-|-|
| Product Hub | You are installing the SAM application for the first time and want a guided installation experience. Product Hub installs your entitled application and displays additional applications and plugins available for your subscription tier. |
| ServiceNow Store | You are installing the SAM application without using the guided Product Hub experience, or your instance does not have the [Setup Hub](https://store.servicenow.com/store/app/4f085e4997e9831876b932471153afa8) (sn_ia_base) or ServiceNow Otto for Setup (sn_ia) application installed. |
[Table 1. Installation methods]

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* **[Product Hub for Software Asset Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/gykRVKSTg1Cx_pmPo84yBA)**   
  The Product Hub provides a guided installation and management interface for the Software Asset Management application. Administrators can install the application, apply default configurations, track progress, and access the Configuration Console from the Software Asset Management Admin Home tile.
* **[Configuration Console for Software Asset Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/pQlzBs5wZxD5M5l56axrWw)**   
  Use the Configuration Console to configure Software Asset Management after installation. Complete platform-level settings, configure key items with AI assistance, and package configurations for deployment to other instances.

**Related tasks**   

* [Install Software Asset Management from the Product Hub](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/~1MXM5R_TZsYarbG87zzhg "Install Software Asset Management and its dependent applications and plugins from using Product Hub. The Product Hub applies the default configurations and prepares your instance for the Configuration Console.")
* [Request Software Asset Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/O6CA5ksf_OEUervVxNeDGg "The ServiceNow Software Asset Management Professional (com.snc.samp) plugin requires a separate subscription. This plugin includes demo data. Depending on your environment, you may choose to request one or more related plugins.")