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# Set up an Edge Encryption user account

# Set up an Edge Encryption user account {#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 Edge Encryption proxies connect
to the instance as a user to obtain and update encryption configuration information. Create
a user account for this purpose and give the edge_encryption role to the user.

## Vorbereitungen

The Edge Encryption plugin must be installed before you can assign the role.

Role required: admin

## Prozedur

1. On your ServiceNow instance, create a user account to be used by the Edge Encryption proxy applications.
2. Assign the edge_encryption role to the user.