--- sourceDocument: zurich Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/zurich/delta-xanadu-zurich Release : - zurich ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - zurich Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3zx bundleId : - delta3zx --- # Combined Clone Admin Console release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Zurich # Combined Clone Admin Console release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Zurich {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Zurich Updated October 8, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 4 minutes to read Summarize ![AI sparkle icon](https://servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ai-sparkle-icon) Summarized using AI This content was generated using new OpenAI-powered functionality. Results are provided on an as is basis and are not guaranteed to be accurate or complete. ## Summary of Combined Clone Admin Console release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Zurich This consolidated release note page provides ServiceNow customers with a comprehensive view of all updates, new features, changes, deprecations, and important upgrade information for the Clone Admin Console from the Xanadu release through to the Zurich release. It is designed to assist in preparing for and executing upgrades efficiently by summarizing relevant product enhancements and considerations for each release family. Show full answer Show less ## New Features * **Xanadu Release:** * **Target Instance Modal:** Enables requesting a clone to copy data between production and non-production instances or between non-production instances directly within the form, using the "add an instance" option. * **Using the Same Backup from Another Clone:** Allows selection of an existing backup from another clone for faster cloning; if the backup is unavailable, an on-demand backup is triggered automatically. * **Clone Storage Improvements:** Separates legacy and new clones into different storage tables. Clones requested via the Clone Admin Console are stored and displayed in the new console, while legacy clones remain in the legacy Clone History table and are not shown in the new console. * **Yokohama and Zurich Releases:** No new feature updates were introduced. ## Changes No changes to existing Clone Admin Console features were noted between Xanadu and Zurich releases. ## Removed Features No features or functionality were removed during the upgrade path from Xanadu to Zurich. ## Deprecations * **Zurich Release:** The legacy clone request page `cloneinstance.DO` is planned for retirement in the upcoming A release. Customers are advised to update to the latest Clone Admin Console version to benefit from improved performance and user experience. ## Activation Information To activate the Clone Admin Console in Zurich and later releases, customers must request installation via the ServiceNow Store. This centralized distribution ensures access to the latest app versions and the ability to track cumulative release notes through the store's version history. ## Additional Requirements and Browser Compatibility No new additional requirements or browser compatibility changes were introduced from Xanadu through Zurich releases. ## Accessibility and Localization No updates related to accessibility compliance or localization were reported. ## Highlight Information * **Xanadu Release:** * Backups created with the new method improve backup speed. * Clone preserver guidance is integrated into the Create a Clone form to assist with preserving specific data during cloning. * Clone-related queries are now enforced by Access Control Lists (ACLs), so custom clone flows should be tested for compliance. * **Zurich Release:** * Update set preservation can now be configured up to 12 minutes before a clone executes, allowing preservation of in-progress update sets regardless of their scope creation time. * Refer to the Clone Home (dashboard) for detailed configuration steps. * **Yokohama Release:** No highlight updates. Consolidated page of all release notes for Clone Admin Console from Xanadu to Zurich. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Clone Admin Console release notes onto one page. Read this summary of the new features, changes, and updated information for your product from Xanadu to Zurich. Tip: If there were no updates for a release notes section in a certain family release, we included a short note for your reference. For example, if a product did not have any updates in Tokyo, the row says "No updates for this release." ## Important information for upgrading Clone Admin Console to Zurich Before you upgrade to Zurich, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-cloneadminconsole-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## New features Between your current release family and Zurich, new features were introduced for Clone Admin Console. {#dfrn3-cloneadminconsole-summary__entry__10} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | [Target instance modal](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=clone-ui-request-clone&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) : Request a clone to copy the data from a production instance to a non-production instance or to copy the data between non-production instances. You can request a clone without leaving the form by using the add an instance option in the clone request target instance field. [Using the same backup from another clone](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=Clone-UI&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) : Use the backup from another clone when you're selecting a backup option for a faster backup process. If the backup no longer exists, it triggers an on-demand backup instead. [Clone storage](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=Clone-UI&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) : Legacy clones and new clones are stored separately. Clones that you request via the Clone Admin Console are stored on a new table and displayed within the new console.  Legacy clones aren't shown in the Clone Admin Console. Clones that you initiate via the legacy Request Clone page are stored on the legacy Clone History table. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Zurich, some changes were made to existing Clone Admin Console features. {#dfrn3-cloneadminconsole-summary__entry__18} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Zurich, some Clone Admin Console features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-cloneadminconsole-summary__entry__26} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Deprecations Between your current release family and Zurich, some Clone Admin Console features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-cloneadminconsole-summary__entry__34} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | * The legacy clone request page clone_instance.DO is going to be retired in the A release. * Update to the latest version for the best experience and performance improvements. To update Clone Admin Console, see [Clone Home (dashboard)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=Clone-UI&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US). | [ ] ## Activation information Review information on how to activate Clone Admin Console. {#dfrn3-cloneadminconsole-summary__entry__42} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | Activation information : Install the Clone Admin Console by requesting it from the ServiceNow Store. Visit the [ServiceNow Store](https://store.servicenow.com/sn_appstore_store.do#!/store/home) website to view all the available apps and for information about submitting requests to the store. For cumulative release notes information for all released apps, see the [ServiceNow Store version history release notes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=sn-store-release-notes&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US). Important: Clone Admin Console is available in the ServiceNow Store. For details, see the "Activation information" section of these release notes. | [ ] ## Additional requirements If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Clone Admin Console we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-cloneadminconsole-summary__entry__50} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Browser requirements If any specific browser requirements were introduced or changed for Clone Admin Console we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-cloneadminconsole-summary__entry__58} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Accessibility information Review details on accessibility information for Clone Admin Console, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-cloneadminconsole-summary__entry__66} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Localization information If there are specific localization considerations for Clone Admin Console we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-cloneadminconsole-summary__entry__74} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Highlight information If there are specific highlight considerations for Clone Admin Console we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-cloneadminconsole-summary__entry__82} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | * Use a new backup when you're backing up the Clone Admin Console to make the backup go more quickly. * View the Clone preserver guidance added to the Create a clone form to understand how to use Clone preservers. * Clone related queries now go through ACLs. Custom clone flows should be tested. See [Clone Admin Console](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=Clone-UI&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | * Configure the update set preservation up to 12 minutes before the clone executes. * Preserve your in-progress update sets, regardless of when the scope was created in the specified time frame. See [Clone Home (dashboard)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=Clone-UI&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | [ ]