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# Initiate application scans

# Initiate application scans {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated July 28, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Scan applications to identify definition findings before publishing to the
application repository. Application scans give insight into health scores, the number of
findings, and the total impact of findings within your custom applications. When Suite Scan
is enabled, choose between scanning all active definitions or a curated suite.

## Before you begin

Suite Scan for applications is only available if your Scan Engine Administrator has
enabled the Allow Suite Scan for applications property.

Role required: scan_engine_admin or system administrator

## Procedure

1. In the navigator, enter <kbd class="ph userinput">sys_app.list</kbd>, and then press <kbd class="ph userinput">Enter</kbd> to open the Custom Applications table.
2. Select the record of the application you want to scan.
3. Select Scan This Application.
4. Select a scan type.
   * Full Scan: Scans against all active definitions.
   * Suite Scan: Scans against a specific suite of definitions. This option appears only if enabled.
5. **Optional:** If you selected Suite Scan, select a suite from the list.  
   If Team Dev push approval enforcement is enabled, you may see an
   informational message if the selected suite does not align with your
   approval criteria.
6. Select Proceed to run the scan.
7. Review the scan results.  
   If the scan fails to meet Team Dev approval criteria, a message explains what
   requirement was not met.

## Result

View application health scores in the Application Health dashboard by navigating to
ALLImpactPlatform HealthApplication Health. Health scores are calculated based on finding severity, count, and
policy impact.
**Related tasks**   

* [Configure application scanning properties](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/d7POPRkCxCi4RSrs~WNvew "The Scan Engine provides options to configure application scanning and enhance governance over Team Dev push approval. Configure which applications are scanned, the parameters applications must have to satisfy Team Dev approval, and whether developers can use Suite Scans for faster, focused validation.")
* [Customize Scan Engine definition suites](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/pKXcsp_Hre6e43l_VSMZ9A#create-scan-engine-definition-suites "Follow these steps to create or modify Scan Engine definition suites.")

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