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# Debug a script

# Debug a script in ServiceNow Studio {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated May 28, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Use the Script Debugger in ServiceNow Studio to debug business rules and other synchronous server-side scripts during app development.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin or delegated_developer

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllApp EngineServiceNow Studio.
2. On the home page, scroll to the bottom and select Script Debugger from the Resources section.  
   The Script Debugger opens in a new tab outside of ServiceNow Studio.
3. Use the Script Debugger to debug scripts.  
   Some tabs and features are role-dependent. For more information, see [Script Debugger and Session Log](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=script-debugger&version=australia&pubname=australia-api-reference&ft:locale=en-US).

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