Embed a playbook in ServiceNow mobile

  • Release version: Zurich
  • Updated November 24, 2025
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  • Embed a playbook in ServiceNow® mobile by creating a screen in Mobile App Builder.

    Before you begin

    Role required: admin

    If you haven't configured your playbook for ServiceNow® mobile in UI Builder yet, see Configure a playbook for ServiceNow mobile.

    Procedure

    Create a playbook screen
    1. Navigate to All > System Mobile > Mobile App Builder.
    2. Search for and select the scope of the application that you want to create a screen for.
      The Mobile App Builder landing page
    3. Navigate to Screens.
      Navigating to Screens
    4. To create new screen, select New.
    5. In the Create a screen modal, select Mobile Web.
      Create a screen modal
      The form for a new mobile web screen appears.
      Form for a new mobile web screen
    6. Give your mobile web screen a name and description.
    7. Choose an icon for your mobile web screen.
    8. Under Screen Settings, enter the URL of your mobile playbook.
      Properties for the mobile web screen
      Important:
      The web_controller_spinner=on parameter is important to include for proper loading behavior on mobile.
      /now/playbook-mobile/playbook/interaction/-1/params/view/stages​​​​​​​?web_controller_spinner=on
    9. Optional: If you have any roles you want to limit this screen to, or any other configurations you would like to learn more about, see Configure a mobile web screen.
    10. Save the screen.
      Your mobile web screen is configured for your playbook.
    Configure the Mobile Agent
    1. Navigate back to the scope level by selecting the home icon (Home icon that brings you back to the scope level).
    2. Select Mobile app configs.
      Navigating to the Mobile Agent
    3. Select Mobile Agent.
    4. In the banner message at the top, select Edit in original scope.
      Edit in original scope banner message
    5. In the component tree, select the Launcher screen component.

    Result

    Your playbook is now embedded in ServiceNow® mobile.