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# Configure UCF integration through API key

# Configure the UCF integration using a UCF-supplied API key {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
* 
* Updated March 12, 2026
* 
* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

UCF integrates with your ServiceNow instance through an
authentication process which validates your subscription.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## About this task

Prior to configuring the UCF integration, you need a UCF basic subscription and use
the API Key Manager in your account to acquire an API key from UCF. You must also
define shared lists of UCF authority documents in your account.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllPolicy and ComplianceAdministrationUnified Compliance Integration.
2. Click the UCF configuration.
3. On the form, fill in the fields.  
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   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Shared List | Select the shared list from your UCF account. |
   | Authentication type | Select API Key. |
   | API Key | Enter the API key you acquired from your UCF account. |
   [Table 1. UCF Configuration]

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4. Click Save Configuration.
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