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# Instance Scan

# Instance Scan {#ariaid-title1}

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

Use ServiceNow® Instance Scan to interrogate your instance for configurations that indicate health issues and identify opportunities to address best practices. Instance Scan checks your existing configurations and helps you avoid creating future configuration issues. Instance Scan is a tool that can be used as a part of your development operations, release management as well as pre- and post-upgrades.

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| [Explore ![]() Learn about Instance Scan records and components.](8S4QcFvEX3qC749Q8ZqTGg "If you are new to Instance Scan, read this overview to learn what the tool can do. Follow the tutorial to create checks and execute scans that uses most basics of Instance Scan features.") | [Configure ![]() Execute scans to keep a track on the health of your instance.](13IcnOFiSMn3_QntBbOqTg "Execute the different kinds of scans that Instance Scan offers to keep a check on the health of your instance. You can also schedule a full scan so you can ensure the health of your instance even without an active session.") |
| [Use ![]() Use Instance Scan dashboard for a system wide visual representation of the health of your instance.](As14ZK6lfvRPBArw6DeV_g "The Instance Scan dashboard is a system wide visual representation of the health of your instance. The dashboard helps you to manage and analyze the results of full scan against your instance.") | [References ![]() Learn additional information about Instance Scan.](DKpz8UNijDa72vWlThY5ug "The reference topics provide additional information about Instance Scan.") |
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## Troubleshoot and get help {#hs-landing-page__section_q2p_kcz_1bc}

* [Ask or answer questions about Instance Scan in the ServiceNow Community](https://www.servicenow.com/community/)
* [Search the Known Error Portal for known error articles](https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0597477)
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