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# Stash local changes

# Stash local changes {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated May 27, 2026  
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Stash local application file changes in ServiceNow Studio to save them temporarily, pull the latest version from the repository, and recover the stashed changes at a later time.

## Before you begin

[Link an app to source control in ServiceNow Studio](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/DawPgaSCzbztW8HaLVSwAg "Link an application or application customization to a Git repository in ServiceNow Studio so application developers can manage changes directly from the platform.")

At least one changed application file must exist before stashing.

Role required: admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllApp EngineServiceNow Studio.
2. In the file navigator, select the application you want to open.
3. Select App details to open the app in the canvas.
4. Select Source controlStash changes.  
   The system displays a list of locally changed files.
5. Enter a Stash description.
6. Select Stash changes.

## Result

The local changes are saved to the stash. Pull the latest version from the repository and apply the stashed changes when ready.

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