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# Windows Discovery and Orchestration credentials

# Windows Discovery and Orchestration credentials {#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

Set up a local Windows or Active Directory account on the target systems with the least
number of privileges necessary. It may not be necessary to use domain admin credentials.
The following product documentation pages provide guidance on the type of account that should be used and what permissions are required.

* [Windows credentials](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/aUQ45WtPlDznfpJCw6Yyfg#r_WindowsCredentialsForm "Windows credentials provide access to Windows computers. This credential type is available for Discovery and Orchestration.")
* [Windows probes and
  permissions](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=r_DiscoWinProbesAndPermissions&version=australia&pubname=australia-it-operations-management&ft:locale=en-US)
* [Microsoft Just Enough
  Administration (JEA) for Discovery](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=microsoft-jea-discovery&version=australia&pubname=australia-it-operations-management&ft:locale=en-US)
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