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# Managing access to ServiceNow Studio

# Managing access to ServiceNow Studio {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated May 6, 2026  
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Manage access to ServiceNow Studio by assigning delegated development permissions. Admins, delegated developers, and users with Guided Application Creator (GAC) roles can develop apps and app files in ServiceNow Studio.

Delegated development enables designated users without a system admin role to develop or deploy applications on the ServiceNow AI Platform. If you have the application-specific admin role or the system-level admin role, you can delegate application development to designated developers at the application level.  
Note:  
Only admins and GAC users can create apps in ServiceNow Studio. Delegated developers can work on existing apps and app files.

If a user has the Guided Application Creator role (sn_g_app_creator.app_creator), they can access ServiceNow Studio and create apps. After creating an application, they are automatically assigned the delegated_developer role. For more information about delegated developer permissions, see [ServiceNow Studio personas and roles](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/oxT2dyWKptcpz35guxx38g "Admins, delegated developers, and users with Guided Application Creator roles can access and develop in ServiceNow Studio. Each role has different capabilities and permissions.").

For more information about delegated development, see [Delegated development and deployment](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/puoonuu7YQnaAqcFsxmASg "Delegated development allows designated users without a system admin role to develop or deploy applications on the ServiceNow AI Platform."). Admins can also assign collaboration permissions to their development team. For more information, see [Collaborating on apps using ServiceNow Studio](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/TOhT7VbesSpice~saoxaVQ "Collaborate with other developers on app development in ServiceNow Studio by inviting them to co-create and develop apps with you.").
* **[Roles and access in app development tools](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/CgpnWB2etwd_1u317hbZkg)**   
  Access to ServiceNow Studio, Creator Studio, and ServiceNow IDE is controlled by the roles and permissions your admin assigns. Update role assignments when you need to change which tools a user can access.
* **[ServiceNow Studio personas and roles](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/oxT2dyWKptcpz35guxx38g)**   
  Admins, delegated developers, and users with Guided Application Creator roles can access and develop in ServiceNow Studio. Each role has different capabilities and permissions.
* **[Elevate your role in ServiceNow Studio](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/SNVpbADe7FcGwStmw92XNQ)**   
  Elevate your role to security_admin in ServiceNow Studio to configure roles and access control lists (ACLs).