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# Activate a disabled pattern

# Activate a disabled pattern {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
If you want to use a pattern for discovery that's disabled by default, activate it manually.

## Before you begin

Role required: discovery_admin

## About this task

Starting with Visibility Content version 6.28.0, activating or deactivating a pattern won't be considered a customization, and it will continue to receive updates. Patterns that were previously activated or deactivated will reset to the latest predefined version after upgrading while retaining the last active field value.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllPattern DesignerDiscovery Patterns.
2. In the Name field, search for the relevant pattern.
3. Select the pattern.
4. Select the Active check box.
5. Select Update.
**Previous topic:** [Compare pattern versions](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Abv6rr7ooaoCIKEhccAQxQ "If you have multiple versions of the same pattern, you can compare them to decide which pattern version to use for discovery.")  
**Next topic:** [Discover datacenters only for new cloud accounts](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/oq~lB4k3k682OyqD4WHyZQ "If you have multiple cloud accounts and datacenters in AWS and Azure, you can discover datacenters for new cloud accounts only, instead of refreshing the entire list.")

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