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# Monitor a contract

# Monitor a contract {#ariaid-title1}

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

You can monitor contracts by viewing contract history and creating contract
reports.

## Before you begin

Role required: asset, contract_manager (core UI and Hardware Asset Workspace only), sn_eam.enterprise_admin (Enterprise Asset Workspace only), or sn_eam.enterprise_asset_manager (Enterprise Asset Workspace only)

## About this task

If changes are made to a contract start date, end date, or terms and conditions, a copy of the contract is automatically saved and placed in contract history. This is useful for tracking changes to a contract and keeping an
audit trail. Configure the Contract History related list or tab to include columns for creation and update so you can easily see who edited the contract.

## Procedure

1. Open the list of contracts that are used across your deployment.
   * If you are using the core UI, navigate to ContractContractsAll.
   * If you are using the Hardware Asset Workspace, open the Contract management view and then select the All contracts tab.
   * If you are using the Enterprise Asset Workspace, open the Contract and lease management view and then select the All contracts tab.
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2. Select a contract.
3. View the Contract History related list (core UI) or tab (Hardware Asset Workspace and Enterprise Asset Workspace) and perform one of the following actions.
   * If earlier versions of the contract exist, click a date in the Contract Starts column to view a version.
   * If an earlier version of the contract does not exist, change the contract's Start date or End date. Right-click in the header bar and select Save. In the Contract History related list, click a date in the Contract Starts column to view the earlier version.
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* **[Run a contract report](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/F8q72pL9sY6sdZVG9b1pVQ)**   
  A variety of contract reports are available to help track and manage contracts.

**Related concepts**   

* [Terms and conditions](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/SMArH~nbKCIk9Iu23wWVrA "You can add terms and conditions to a contract to keep all documentation that is relevant to a contract in one location.")  
**Related tasks**   

* [Create a contract](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/IHtssDTiAvHbBZyVJABC~A "Create a contract with various contract models, which would act as a binding agreement between the two parties.")
* [Adjust a contract](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/T2UZxUo2GSJroMnV~FwbqA "After creating a contract, you can change the start date, end date, or payment amount for a contract.")
* [Verify contract administrator assignment for notification](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/Aka~hKmyseVvN6rCXtO0Ag "An event runs automatically each night to send reminders to contract administrators about contract expiration dates so they can renew or renegotiate the contract. You can verify that the right contract administrator is assigned to the contract.")
* [Send the contract for approval](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/L~_X9158klZxwJ3Slp20Qg "You can send a contract that is in Draft state for approval.")
* [Create a contract rate card](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/2bBqWttIwfohHls41SwTJQ "You can create rate cards to track contract expenses. Rate cards help to record and allocate costs.")

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