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# Assign Discovery admins

# Assign Discovery admins {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated April 28, 2026  
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Assign the discovery_admin role to users who will be in charge of Discovery configuration and operational control.

## Before you begin

Verify the following:

* You're using the Zurich Patch 8 or later version of the ServiceNow AI Platform.
* You have installed the ITOM Visibility plugin. For more information, see [Install ITOM Visibility using ServiceNow Otto for Setup](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/VhVoAvmENVZtbkSJ4bB2Og "Install all required ITOM Visibility applications and plugins from the IT Operations Management Product Hub.").
* You have installed the ServiceNow Otto for IT Operations Management (ITOM) plugin. For more information, see [Install ServiceNow Otto for ITOM](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/fG~6sQZ9W0pRY_zI8xDp_g "Install the ServiceNow Otto for IT Operations Management (ITOM) plugin to enable generative AI and agentic AI on your instance.").
* You're on the Configure IT Operations Management page of the Configuration Console. For more information, see [Access the ITOM Configuration Console](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/_G7wE4ZgR_UBxkwsPkdhxg "Access the IT Operations Management Configuration Console to set up Discovery.").
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Role required: admin

## About this task

The discovery_admin role provides users with the necessary permissions to configure and manage Discovery settings, including MID Servers, credentials, IP ranges, and Discovery schedules.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to Configuration SummaryDiscoveryPlatform foundations.
2. Expand Platform foundations.
3. Select Assign Discovery admins.
4. In the User field, select the user to assign the role to.  
   The Role field is read-only and displays discovery_admin.
5. Select Assign role.  
   The role is assigned to the selected user.
6. To complete the setup, select Mark as configured.

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