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# Use the IsRunningInBotsession component

# Use the IsRunningInBotsession 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

Determine if a project is running in a Bot session as part of an automation Workflow by using the IsRunningInBotsession component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

## Before you begin

Role required: none

## About this task

You can configure the properties for the IsRunningInBotsession component. For more
information about these properties, see [Properties of the Debug components](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/TiZ8UQNDujEWV6nyBFTDXQ "Learn about the properties of the Debug components in RPA Desktop Design Studio.").

## Procedure

1. In the Toolbox pane, navigate to UtilitiesDebug.
2. Drag the IsRunningInBotsession component to the Design surface.
3. Connect the data and control ports of the IsRunningInBotsession 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 | Returns True if a project is running in a Bot session. Otherwise, it returns False. | 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. | No. Connecting the port is optional. |
   | 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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