--- sourceDocument: Zurich Build or modify applications sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/zurich/application-development Release : - zurich ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - Zurich Build or modify applications ft:clusterId : - cadev bundleId : - cadev workflow : - Development, Data, and Analytics --- # Create an application # Create an application in ServiceNow Studio {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Zurich Updated July 31, 2025 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 3 minutes to read Create a custom application in ServiceNow Studio. After creating the foundations of your app, you can add data, automation, or many other types of app files using integrated development tools and builders in ServiceNow Studio. ## Before you begin As of the version 27.1.2, both admins and users with Guided Application Creator (GAC) roles can create apps in ServiceNow Studio. To create a custom global app, the GAC user must have the Global role. Role required: admin or Guided Application Creator roles ## About this task You can create apps using the following procedure, or you can use Now Assist tools to get a head start creating your app. For more information about using a conversational interface to create an app, see [App generation](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/jJlF9uNilDc1Ak6eRvc14Q "Use the app generation skill available with ServiceNow Otto for Creator to create applications through conversation with generative AI. Describe the app you want to build, and generative AI scaffolds the application so that you can review and modify it."). ## Procedure 1. Navigate to AllApp EngineServiceNow Studio. 2. Select either the create icon (![create icon]()) next to the Navigator panel or the Create button. 3. Select App from the options that appear. 4. You can begin creating your app on your own by using Now Assist or Creator Studio. * Create the application on your own, adding content and files of your choosing. If you're beginning on your own, select On your ownContinue, and continue with step 5 in this procedure. * Begin a chat with Now Assist, which uses AI to help you create an app based on your conversation. Select With Now AssistStart a chat, and begin the conversation to create your app. For more information, see [Generate apps in ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/b6rWtKU1ezXUmIt3631_8w "Use the app generation skill to build an application in ServiceNow Studio by describing your business process in a conversation with ServiceNow Otto."). * Use Creator Studio to create a simple request and fulfill application, which you can then add to in ServiceNow Studio. Select With Creator StudioContinue in Creator Studio, and Creator Studio opens, where you can start working. For more information, see [Building apps with Creator Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/7DrNR99Hvt97JZ25OMre2A "By now, your admin has set up Creator Studio, given you permission to build an app, and you've got a great idea for a request-fulfillment app! How should you think about using Creator Studio to create your app?"). {#create-an-application-in-servicenow-studio__choices_rcf_bhy_vgc} Note: If you need some inspiration for your app, select Explore the App Gallery. After signing in with your ServiceNow credentials, you have access to a library of apps and app files that can help you create your application. 5. Enter the basic information for the app on the form. Figure 1. Create an app basic details 1. Enter a Name and Description for your application. 2. **Optional:** Add a logo by either dragging the image to the Browse or drag to upload field or selecting the field, selecting the image from your file directory, and selecting Open. 3. Specify the Scope. * Scoped means that the app doesn't interact with any other data on the instance. By default, the app can access and change its own tables and business logic, but other apps can't unless you give them explicit permission. * Global means that all tables and business logic on the instance can interact with the app. {#create-an-application-in-servicenow-studio__ul_qys_l4j_4cc}For more information about working with scopes, see [Application scope](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/pmr9O3O8p2cj7u8TOZPnTw "Application scoping protects applications by identifying and restricting access to application files and data."). 4. Select Continue. {#create-an-application-in-servicenow-studio__substeps_f5m_24j_4cc} 6. Define user access to the app by adding roles. ServiceNow Studio automatically defines default admin and user roles. You can remove the predefined roles or add more roles. For more information about roles, see [Managing roles](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=ua-creating-roles&version=zurich&pubname=zurich-platform-administration&ft:locale=en-US). 1. Select Add a role. 2. Enter the Role name and Description. 3. Repeat this process for as many roles that you need to add. 4. Select Continue. {#create-an-application-in-servicenow-studio__substeps_sjf_gqj_4cc} Figure 2. Roles create user access to the app 7. Continue building your app by creating a new file or viewing the app details page. * Select Create file to begin adding files to your application right away. * Select View app details to go to the app details page for your new app. {#create-an-application-in-servicenow-studio__ul_v5c_plw_x2c} {#create-an-application-in-servicenow-studio__steps_mhv_4ch_scc} ## Result Now that your app is created, you can add other content, such as application files, dependencies, and cross-scope privileges. For more information, see [Create an app file in ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/0bkcpD4LvzXGzFYwNty3vw "Create an app file to define an aspect of how an application functions. For example, you could add a security file using ServiceNow Studio to define which users can access the app."), [Working with metadata app file categories in the ServiceNow Studio Navigator](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/~tHzQ93ypTomTDT7RQK4cQ "ServiceNow Studio enables you to work with all types of metadata that the ServiceNow AI Platform supports, from automations and integrations to user interface files."), and [Access integrated development tools and builders in ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/rkHyRV5nBPylmVML8iUI0g "ServiceNow Studio contains several robust development tools and builders to help you expedite the app development process. Open and easily switch between tools and builders as you develop your applications."). *[\>]: and then