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# Create an application

# Create an application in ServiceNow Studio {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated May 13, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 3 minutes to read  
Create a custom application in ServiceNow Studio, then add data, automation, or other app files using integrated development tools and builders.

## Before you begin

As of version 27.1.2, both admins and users with Guided Application Creator (GAC) roles can create apps in ServiceNow Studio. To create a custom global app, the GAC user must have the Global role.

Role required: admin or Guided Application Creator roles

## About this task

Use the following steps to create an app manually, or use Build Agent to create your app through conversational interaction. For more information, see [Build Agent in ServiceNow Studio](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/A6Pjtl7DojwPwbxEzjKM7A "Use Build Agent, an autonomous AI agent, to create and update applications in ServiceNow Studio through conversational interaction.").

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllApp EngineServiceNow Studio.
2. Select either the create icon ![]() next to the Navigator panel or the Create button.  
3. Select App from the options that appear.
4. Select how to create your app from the available options.  
   Note:  
   To browse completed apps for reference, select Explore the App Gallery. After signing in with your ServiceNow credentials, you can access a library of apps and app files.

   | How to create | Description |
   | On your own | Create the application independently, adding content and files of your choosing. Select On your ownContinue and continue with step 5 in this procedure. |
   | With ServiceNow Otto, which opens Build Agent | Begin a conversation with Build Agent to create your application. Select With ServiceNow OttoStart a chat. The Build Agent chat panel opens. Select Create an application or describe what you want to build. For more information, see [Create an application using Build Agent](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/4C9DItNGS~KJEcJjwQVSeg "Create a custom application by describing your requirements in plain language to Build Agent. The AI agent generates and builds the application code based on your input."). |
   | With Creator Studio | Use Creator Studio to create a simple request and fulfill application. Select With Creator StudioContinue in Creator Studio to begin creating your application. For more information, see [Building apps with Creator Studio](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/y1r771tvEMJUthhFmHTgPg "By now, your admin has set up Creator Studio, given you permission to build an app, and you've got a great idea for a request-fulfillment app! How should you think about using Creator Studio to create your app?"). |
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5. Enter the basic information for the app.  
   Figure 1. Create an app --- basic details
   1. Enter a Name and Description for the application.
   2. **Optional:** Add a logo by dragging an image to the Browse or drag to upload field, or select the field, choose the image from your file directory, and select Open.
   3. Specify the Scope.  
      * Scoped: The app does not interact with other data on the instance by default. The app can access and change its own tables and business logic, but other apps cannot unless you grant them explicit permission.
      * Global: All tables and business logic on the instance can interact with the app.

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   4. Select Continue.
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6. Define user access to the app by adding roles.  
   ServiceNow Studio automatically defines default admin and user roles. Remove the predefined roles or add more roles as needed. For more information about roles, see [Managing roles](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=ua-creating-roles&version=australia&pubname=australia-platform-administration&ft:locale=en-US).
   1. Select Add a role.
   2. Enter the Role name and Description.
   3. Repeat for each additional role you need to add.
   4. Select Continue.

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   Note:  
   At least one role is required to continue making updates to the application.
   Figure 2. Roles create user access to the app
7. Continue building your app by creating a file or viewing the App details page.  
   * Select Create file to add files to your application immediately.
   * Select View app details to open the App details page for your new app.
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   Your new application is created and ready to develop further.
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## What to do next

Add application files, dependencies, and cross-scope privileges to your new application.

## Add a file to your app in ServiceNow Studio {#ariaid-title2}

Add a file to your application immediately after creating it in ServiceNow Studio.

### Before you begin

Role required: admin or delegated_developer

### About this task

Use this procedure to add files immediately after creating an app. To create files from anywhere else in ServiceNow Studio, see [Create an app file in ServiceNow Studio](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/Tlv0dYw7TbXtIq7yhKWDuA "Create an app file in ServiceNow Studio to define how an aspect of an application functions — such as which users can access it or how it processes data.").

### Procedure

1. On the app creation confirmation page, select Create file.  
2. Search for and select the file type you want to create.  
   Note:  
   Available file types depend on your permissions. If you do not see a file type you expect, contact your administrator.
   For more information about each available file type and category, see [ServiceNow Studio Navigator panel taxonomy](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/9Bs8oqJ10yBcmwggAwKfaQ "Reference each metadata file type and its corresponding primary table in the File categories tab of the ServiceNow Studio Navigator panel.").
3. Select Continue.
4. Enter the details for the new app file in the form.  
   The form fields vary depending on the file type.
5. Select Submit.  
   The new file is created and associated with your application.

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