Combined Identity and Authentication release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Zurich

  • Release version: Zurich
  • Updated August 11, 2026
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    Summary of Combined Identity and Authentication Release Notes for Upgrades from Xanadu to Zurich

    This consolidated release notes document provides ServiceNow customers with information about Identity and Authentication changes across release families from Xanadu to Zurich. It is designed to assist in upgrade preparation by summarizing new features, changes, removals, deprecations, activation procedures, requirements, and other important considerations.

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    For each release (Xanadu, Yokohama, Zurich), this document clarifies whether updates were made in the Identity and Authentication area, ensuring customers can quickly identify relevant modifications or confirm that no changes occurred.

    Key Details for Upgrade Preparation

    • Pre- and Post-Upgrade Tasks: Customers are advised to review and complete necessary tasks before and after upgrading to Zurich to ensure a smooth transition.
    • New Features: No new Identity and Authentication features were introduced between Xanadu and Zurich releases.
    • Changes: No changes were made to existing Identity and Authentication features in this upgrade path.
    • Removed or Deprecated Features: No features or functionalities were removed or deprecated between these releases.
    • Activation Information: No updates on activation procedures were provided for these releases.
    • Additional Requirements, Browser Requirements, Accessibility, Localization, and Highlight Information: There were no updates or specific considerations noted in these categories.

    Practical Implications for ServiceNow Customers

    Since there are no updates, changes, or removals related to Identity and Authentication from Xanadu through Zurich, customers can expect their existing configurations and integrations to remain compatible. This stability minimizes risks and simplifies the upgrade process for Identity and Authentication components within ServiceNow.

    Customers should still review any general upgrade instructions for Zurich to complete recommended pre- and post-upgrade tasks, although no specific Identity and Authentication tasks are highlighted for these releases.

    Consolidated page of all release notes for Identity and Authentication from Xanadu to Zurich.

    How to use this page

    To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Identity and Authentication 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 Identity and Authentication to Zurich

    Before you upgrade to Zurich, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed.

    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 Identity and Authentication.

    Release Release notes

    Xanadu

    No updates for this release.

    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 Identity and Authentication features.

    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 Identity and Authentication features or functionality were removed.

    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 Identity and Authentication features or functionality were deprecated.

    Release Release notes

    Xanadu

    No updates for this release.

    Yokohama

    No updates for this release.

    Zurich

    No updates for this release.

    Activation information

    Review information on how to activate Identity and Authentication.

    Release Release notes

    Xanadu

    No updates for this release.

    Yokohama

    No updates for this release.

    Zurich

    No updates for this release.

    Additional requirements

    If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Identity and Authentication we have noted them here.

    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 Identity and Authentication we have noted them here.

    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 Identity and Authentication, such as specific requirements or compliance levels.

    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 Identity and Authentication we have noted them here.

    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 Identity and Authentication we have noted them here.

    Release Release notes

    Xanadu

    No updates for this release.

    Yokohama

    No updates for this release.

    Zurich

    No updates for this release.