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# Configuring synthetic monitoring

# Configuring synthetic monitoring {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated January 30, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Plan and configure your implementation of synthetic monitoring.

## Configuration overview {#configuring-synthetic-monitoring__cf-config-parent-checklist}

* **[Install synthetic monitoring](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/LasHTc25HU1hqkG79WThbw)**   
  You can install the synthetic monitoring application (`com.snc.uib.sow_synthetics`) with the admin role.
* **[Create synthetic monitoring locations](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/AeJZnN8M_XlIt4K~QzD45w)**   
  Create a synthetic monitoring location to run a synthetic monitor. If you plan to run monitors from a ServiceNow Glide instance, you can skip this procedure.
* **[Create and edit a synthetic monitor](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/netXa9VWsCUL0Nyngpo9Rg)**   
  Create or edit a synthetic monitor to test the availability and performance of your HTTP endpoints before your customers discover issues.
* **[Manage synthetic monitors](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/uV49oURHvGPfNdMJsY8mfg)**   
  Edit or delete synthetic monitors after creating them.