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# Perform Policy and Compliance Management administration

# Perform Policy and Compliance Management administration {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Prior to performing application-specific setup, you need to prepare the system. This
involves assigning user roles and setting properties.
* **[Assign Policy and Compliance Management roles to your users](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Mp4S2gCSItURjD3LnLHEFA)**   
  Before you can successfully implement or use the Policy and Compliance Management application, you must assign roles to your users.
* **[Set Policy and Compliance Management properties](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/n3zTlGhwuwpMjWjxmzb17w)**   
  Set properties to control various aspects and behaviors in the software.