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# Use the Today component

# Use the Today component {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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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

Get the current date of the system by using the Today component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

## Before you begin

Role required: none

## About this task

You can configure the properties for the Today component. For more information about
these properties, see [Properties of the DateTime components](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/XwPTGksvsdQfkQeIAb4uiA "Learn about the properties of the DateTime components in RPA Desktop Design Studio.").

## Procedure

1. In the Toolbox pane, navigate to UtilitiesDateTime.
2. Drag the Today component to the Design surface.
3. Connect the data and control ports of the Today component to the corresponding ports of the other components as described in the following table.  
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   | Port type | Purpose of connection | Mandatory? |
   |-|-|-|
   | Data Out | Passes the current date to another component. | Yes. To preview the data, right-click the Return field and click Preview Data. |
   | Control In | Connects to the Control Out port of one or more components. | Yes |
   | Control Out | Connects to the Control In port of any other component. | No. Connecting the port is optional. |
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4. **Optional:** To test the component, under the DESIGN tab, click Run.

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