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# Install and activate Incident Communications Management

# Install and activate Incident Communications Management {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
* 
* Updated March 12, 2026
* 
* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Install and activate the Incident Communications Management (com.snc.iam) plugin if you have the admin role.

## Before you begin

Role required: major_incident_manager, ia_admin, or admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllSystem ApplicationsAll Available ApplicationsAll. {#t_ActivateIncidentAlertManagement__find-plugins-cmd}
{#t_ActivateIncidentAlertManagement__navigate-application}
2. Find the plugin using the filter criteria and search bar.  
   You can search for the plugin by its name or ID. If you cannot find a plugin,
   you might have to request it from ServiceNow
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   {#t_ActivateIncidentAlertManagement__find-plugin-cmd}
{#t_ActivateIncidentAlertManagement__find-plugin}
3. Select Install to start the installation process.  
   Note:  
   When domain separation and delegated admin are enabled in an instance, the administrative user must be in the global domain. Otherwise, the following error appears: Application installation is unavailable because another operation is running: Plugin Activation for \<plugin name\>.
   You will see a message after installation is completed. For information about the components installed with a plugin, see [Find components installed with an application](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=find-components&version=australia&pubname=australia-platform-administration&ft:locale=en-US). {#t_ActivateIncidentAlertManagement__activate-plugin}
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**Related concepts**   

* [Incident Communications Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/eQEsw7fijrKwfn7cp1~KYw "The ServiceNow Incident Communications Management application enables organizations to create and manage communications related to major business issues or incidents.")

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