Enable or disable impersonation in mobile apps

  • Release version: Zurich
  • Updated July 31, 2025
  • 1 minute to read
  • Learn how to enable or disable impersonation in your ServiceNow mobile apps.

    Before you begin

    Role required: admin or impersonator

    Note:
    An impersonator is a user who can impersonate all users except those with an admin role.

    Procedure

    1. In your ServiceNow mobile app, tap the Settings (Settings icon) tab in the navigation bar.
      Note:
      If you do not see a Settings tab, tap More (More icon) and then tap Settings from the list.
    2. In the settings screen, tap the user card.
      User card on the settings screen
    3. At the bottom on the screen, tap Impersonate user.
      Impersonate user option in the settings screen
    4. Select a user to impersonate in the Select User list.
      Select user list form impersonation
      You are now impersonating the selected user. A banner appears at the top of the screen to indicate which user you are impersonating.
    5. To end impersonation, return to the settings screen, tap the user card, and tap End Impersonation.
      End impersonation option in the settings screen.