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The ServiceNow business model is based on providing products using SaaS cloud computing software. It involves setting up systems to define, manage, automate and structure services for companies.

Creating a ServiceNow connection​

To create the connection you need:

  • An instance name
  • A ServiceNow username and password
  • An MFA Secret Key

Obtaining the credentials​

ServiceNow instance name​

If your company’s ServiceNow address is https://instance-name.service-now.com, copy "instance-name".

Username and password​

The username and password are the same as used to log in to your ServiceNow instance.

MFA secret key (optional)​

The paired MFA secret key used to enable MFA for the given user.

MFA Secret Key

Creating your connection​

  1. In the Blink platform, navigate to the Connections page > Add connection. A New Connection dialog box opens displaying icons of external service providers available.
  2. Select the ServiceNow icon. A dialog box with name of the connection and connection methods appears.
  3. (Optional) Edit the name of the connection. At a later stage you cannot edit the name.
  4. Select Username & Password as the method to create the connection.
  5. Fill in the parameters:
    • The instance name
    • The username
    • The password
    • The MFA secret key (optional)
  6. (Optional) Click Test Connection to test it.
  7. Click Create connection. The new connection appears on the Connections page.