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# Configuration

# Configure an OAuth Client credential grant {#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) 2 Minuten Lesedauer

Configure the OAuth Client Credentials Grant for secure machine-to-machine authentication without user interaction. It authenticates applications using client credentials and grants-controlled API access with scoped
permissions.

## Vorbereitungen

Role required: <kbd class="ph userinput">oauth_admin, mi_admin, admin</kbd>

## Prozedur

1. Navigate to Machine Identity ConsoleInbound integrationsNew integrationOAuth Client credential grant.  
   The OAuth Client credential configuration page appears.
2. Update the text fields in the Details form with the appropriate information.  
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   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Name | The name of the OAuth entity. |
   | Provider name | Enter the name of the service provider you want to integrate with. Example: Microsoft, Google, Zoom, SAP, etc. Hinweis: Provider name is a mandatory field. |
   | Client ID | The unique ID assigned to identify the application. |
   | Client Secret | The secret key that only the application and the authorization server can identify. The application uses this key to authenticate and obtain access tokens. |
   [Tabelle : 1. Details form]

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   Select the Active check box.
3. Update the text fields in the Advanced options (optional) form with the appropriate information.
4. Update the text fields in the Auth scope (optional) form with the appropriate information.  
   The authentication scope defines the level of access an application has to a resource. Select the authentication scope for the specific REST APIs you want to access.{#configure-an-oauth-client-credential-grant__table_pfr_dts_s2c__entry__2}

   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Auth scope | The level of access an application has to a resource. The authentication scope restricts the actions that an access token can perform on APIs or data. |
   | Limit authorization | The names of the APIs for which you want to restrict authorization. |
   | Allow access only to APIs in selected scope | Enable the option for the integration to only access APIs that are explicitly listed in the selected scopes. |
   [Tabelle : 2. Auth scope form]

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   1. Select Create new auth scope to add a new auth scope.
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5. Update the text fields in the Advanced options (optional) form with the appropriate information.  
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   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Enforce token restriction | The Enforce token restriction option limits the client to accessing only the APIs specified in the REST API Access Policies. If you unselect it, the client can access other REST APIs based on the user ACL permissions. |
   | Token Format | Format of token to generate. Options: * JWT * Opaque {#configure-an-oauth-client-credential-grant__ul_v31_wxn_3hc} Hinweis: * The jwks url is available in the location: `api/now/oauth/jwks`. * The rotated (inactive keys) from jwks response after is removed after 105 days default. {#configure-an-oauth-client-credential-grant__ul_n3m_yxn_3hc} |
   | Access token lifespan | Duration (in seconds) for which the OAuth access token remains valid before it expires. Hinweis: The default value is 1800 seconds. |
   [Tabelle : 3. Advanced options form]

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6. Select Save.  
   A new OAuth Client credential grant is created.
7. Go to AllInbound integrationsApplication Registries to view the newly created client credential grant.