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# Access your ServiceNow data using Live Connect

# Access your ServiceNow data using Live Connect {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Live Connect provides read-only access to your ServiceNow tables, allowing you to write SQL queries, create reports, and perform analysis while maintaining your existing security controls. This eliminates the need for data synchronization and ensures you work with current ServiceNow data.{#accessing-your-servicenow-data-using-sql-api__patch-rn-ap1-1}

## Get started {#accessing-your-servicenow-data-using-sql-api__cf-app-landing-get-started}

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| [Explore Learn about Live Connect feature](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/ir5Y55ksEQQnrSvg_98gAg "The ServiceNow Live Connect provides data access to your ServiceNow instances through industry-standard ODBC and JDBC drivers, enabling direct connections from Business Intelligence (BI) tools and data analysis platforms.") | [Configure Install and setup Live Connect](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/S2OdTUWD~IddOVwqiwCTNg "This section guides you through the complete setup process for the ServiceNow Live Connect, covering both instance configuration and driver installation. You will configure your ServiceNow instance to enable Live Connect access, set up the necessary security controls, and install the appropriate drivers on your client machine.") |
| [Integrate Integrate Live Connect drivers with external business intelligence and database tools](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/j23IMWyvdjfRBwHgAMgevA "Configure ServiceNow Live Connect drivers to connect with third-party business intelligence and database tools for direct data access and analysis.") | [Reference Get reference information about Live Connect](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/lC7LDALfy8YMA9atXU60xA "This section provides details about Live Connect reference information like minimum requirements and usage limitations.") |
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* **[Getting started with ServiceNow Live Connect](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/ir5Y55ksEQQnrSvg_98gAg)**   
  The ServiceNow Live Connect provides data access to your ServiceNow instances through industry-standard ODBC and JDBC drivers, enabling direct connections from Business Intelligence (BI) tools and data analysis platforms.
* **[Configuring Live Connect](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/S2OdTUWD~IddOVwqiwCTNg)**   
  This section guides you through the complete setup process for the ServiceNow Live Connect, covering both instance configuration and driver installation. You will configure your ServiceNow instance to enable Live Connect access, set up the necessary security controls, and install the appropriate drivers on your client machine.
* **[Integrate Live Connect Drivers with third-party BI tools](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/j23IMWyvdjfRBwHgAMgevA)**   
  Configure ServiceNow Live Connect drivers to connect with third-party business intelligence and database tools for direct data access and analysis.
* **[Live Connect reference](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/lC7LDALfy8YMA9atXU60xA)**   
  This section provides details about Live Connect reference information like minimum requirements and usage limitations.