Activate time limited authentication

  • Release version: Zurich
  • Updated July 31, 2025
  • 1 minute to read

    • Time limited authenication activates through the Integration - Multiple Provider Single Sign-On Installer plugin.

    Before you begin

    Role required: admin

    Note:
    Time limited authentication is very specific to ServiceNow instance, the customized links for users can only be created within ServiceNow.

    Procedure

    1. Navigate to All > System Applications > All Available Applications > All.
    2. Find the Time Limited Authentication (com.snc.authenticate.time_limited_authentication) plugin using the filter criteria and search bar.

      You can search for the plugin by its name or ID. If you cannot find a plugin, you might have to request it from ServiceNow personnel.

    3. Select Install to start the installation process.
      Note:
      When domain separation and delegated Admin are enabled in an instance, the administrative user must be in the global domain. Otherwise, the following error appears: Application installation is unavailable because another operation is running: Plugin Activation for <plugin name>.
      You will see a message after installation is completed. For information about the components installed with a plugin, see Find components installed with an application.