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# Access your ServiceNow data using SQL API

# Access your ServiceNow data using SQL API {#ariaid-title1}

* Freigeben Version: Australia
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* Aktualisiert 12. März 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 Minute Lesedauer

The SQL API 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.

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

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| Explore [Getting started with ServiceNow SQL API](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/uqo1bfFkz4SkgmAnqj_8bw "The ServiceNow SQL API 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.")Learn about SQL API feature | Configure [Configuring SQL API](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/CfIeLYVBQ3V76rK40EPeoQ "This section guides you through the complete setup process for the ServiceNow SQL API, covering both instance configuration and driver installation. You will configure your ServiceNow instance to enable SQL API access, set up the necessary security controls, and install the appropriate drivers on your client machine.")Configure your ServiceNow instance to enable SQL API access, set up the necessary security controls, and install the appropriate drivers on your client machine | Integrate [Integrate SQL API Drivers with Third Party BI Tools](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/tkCHbLX2lq5yeu0P_JakLg "Configure ServiceNow SQL API drivers to connect with third-party business intelligence and database tools for direct data access and analysis.")Integrate ServiceNow SQL API drivers with third-party business intelligence and database tools. |
| Use [Common use cases for SQL API](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/bjuR1h0HkxNWysOZKnDLOw "The SQL API provides value across multiple scenarios including business intelligence reporting, ad-hoc data analysis, custom report development, and data lake integration.")![]()Learn about the common use cases of SQL API | Troubleshoot [Troubleshooting](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/pKGBswTrSL4acHUzO1NZkg "Reference guide for troubleshooting SQL API errors.")![]()Get reference information about SQL API | Reference [SQL API reference](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/oXU0XuzcXFRmvn5BCHkz_A "This section provides details about SQL API minimum requirements and usage limitations.")Get reference information about SQL API |
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* **[Getting started with ServiceNow SQL API](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/uqo1bfFkz4SkgmAnqj_8bw)**   
  The ServiceNow SQL API 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.
* **[SQL API reference](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/oXU0XuzcXFRmvn5BCHkz_A)**   
  This section provides details about SQL API minimum requirements and usage limitations.
* **[Configuring SQL API](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/CfIeLYVBQ3V76rK40EPeoQ)**   
  This section guides you through the complete setup process for the ServiceNow SQL API, covering both instance configuration and driver installation. You will configure your ServiceNow instance to enable SQL API access, set up the necessary security controls, and install the appropriate drivers on your client machine.
* **[Common use cases for SQL API](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/bjuR1h0HkxNWysOZKnDLOw)**   
  The SQL API provides value across multiple scenarios including business intelligence reporting, ad-hoc data analysis, custom report development, and data lake integration.
* **[Integrate SQL API Drivers with Third Party BI Tools](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/tkCHbLX2lq5yeu0P_JakLg)**   
  Configure ServiceNow SQL API drivers to connect with third-party business intelligence and database tools for direct data access and analysis.
* **[Troubleshooting](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/pKGBswTrSL4acHUzO1NZkg)**   
  Reference guide for troubleshooting SQL API errors.