Set up Jenkins spoke

  • Release version: Australia
  • Updated March 12, 2026
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    • Integrate the ServiceNow instance and Jenkins using basic authentication to authenticate ServiceNow requests.

    Before you begin

    • Request an Integration Hub subscription.
    • Activate the Jenkins spoke.
    • Role required: admin.

    Create Credential records for the Jenkins spoke

    Create Credential records to the Jenkins server. The Jenkins spoke connection and credential alias uses these credentials to authorize actions.

    Before you begin

    Role required: admin.

    Procedure

    1. Navigate to Connections & Credentials > Credentials.
    2. Click New.
      The system displays the message What type of Credentials would you like to create?.
    3. Select Basic Auth Credentials.
      A blank Basic Auth Credentials form displays.
    4. Enter these values.
      Field Value required
      Name Enter any name to uniquely identify the record. For example, enter Jenkins Credentials.
      User name Your Jenkins user name.
      Password Your Jenkins password.
      Active Enable
      Order Select the order to apply this credential. For example, enter 100.
    5. Click Submit.

    Create Connection records for the Jenkins spoke

    Create Connection records to your Jenkins account. The Jenkins spoke connection and credential alias uses these connections to perform actions on Jenkins.

    Before you begin

    Role required: admin.

    Procedure

    1. Navigate to Connections & Credentials > Connection & Credential Aliases.
    2. Open for the record for Jenkins.
    3. From the Connections tab, click New.
      The system displays a blank HTTP(s) Connection form.
    4. Enter these values.
      Field Value required
      Name Enter any name to uniquely identify the connection record. For example, enter Jenkins Connection.
      Credential Select the Credential record you created for Jenkins. For example, select Jenkins Credentials.
      Connection URL The URL of the host machine where Jenkins is installed.
    5. Click Submit.