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# Install the ServiceNow Live Connect ODBC driver on a client machine

# Install the ServiceNow
Live Connect ODBC driver on a client machine {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Zurich  
Updated September 10, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 2 minutes to read  
Use the installation wizard to install the ODBC driver and configure the connection between your Business Intelligence tools and ServiceNow data.

## Before you begin

* The client machine meets the system requirements listed in [Download the Live Connect drivers on a client machine](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/23DAyB7_Btf40DRozgcR8w "Download ODBC and JDBC drivers to enable third-party Business Intelligence tools and data analysis platforms to connect to your ServiceNow instance data.").
* The OAuth Application Registry is configured if you plan to connect using OAuth instead of basic authentication. See .

Role required: local administrator (client machine installation), admin (ServiceNow instance configuration).

## Procedure

1. Locate the downloaded ODBC driver installation file on your client machine.
2. Select and hold (or right-click) the appropriate installation file based on your BI tool's architecture (32-bit or 64-bit), and then select Run as administrator.  
   The ServiceNow ODBC Driver Setup wizard opens.
   If the wizard does not open, verify that you selected Run as administrator and that you have local administrator permissions on the client machine.
3. Follow the wizard prompts to accept the license agreement and select the installation location.  
   The default installation path is C:\\Program Files\\ServiceNow\\ODBC.
4. When prompted for the service name, enter a name to identify the service (for example, ServiceNow_ODBC) and select Next.
5. When prompted for the Java Virtual Machine Location, select Browse and navigate to the bin\\server directory of your JDK installation and select the jvm.dll file.  
   Example path: C:\\Program Files\\Eclipse Adoptium\\jdk-17.0.19.10-hotspot\\bin\\server\\jvm.dll  
   Note:  
   The jvm.dll file location is required for the driver to work. You can enter it now or configure it later by navigating to ServiceNow Live Connect - ODBC ManagerManagement ConsoleServices(Service_Name)Service SettingsIP Parameters and entering the path in the ServiceJVMLocation property.
6. When prompted to create the ODBC data source, either accept the default values or customize the following fields:  
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   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Data Source Name | Name to identify this data source. |
   | Description | Description of the data source. |
   | Service Name | Service name entered earlier in the wizard. |
   | Service Data Source | Data source name used in the ODBC Data Source administrator. |
   [Table 1. ODBC Data Source fields]

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7. Accept the default program folder or select a custom location, then select Next.
8. Review the installation summary and select Next to begin the installation.
9. Select Finish when the installation is complete.

## Result

The installation creates a ServiceNow Live Connect - ODBC Manager folder in the Start menu with these applications:

* Interactive SQL (ODBC): Interactive SQL command window for testing SQL statements.
* Management Console: Microsoft MMC snap-in for configuring ODBC driver properties.
* ODBC Administrator: Microsoft ODBC administrator program (searchable as ODBC Data Sources).
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The ServiceNow ODBC driver is installed on your client machine and registered with the Windows ODBC Data Source administrator.

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