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# Configure

# Configure Manufacturing Commercial Operations {#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

Set up Manufacturing Commercial Operations to enable manufacturers to manage the end-to-end lifecycle of your manufacturing products.

## MCO installation and configuration {#configuring-manufacturing-foundation__section_arb_dz1_tjc}

Before you begin, review the Manufacturing Commercial Operations packaging and licensing requirements.  
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| Tasks | Description |
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| [Install Manufacturing Commercial Operations](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/hdABccBZL_Oj5B7FAoPFTw "Install the Manufacturing Commercial Operations Core application with the admin role.") | As an admin, activate the MCO plugin. This plugin includes demo data and activated related plugins. |
| [Plugins installed with Manufacturing Commercial Operations](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/8Uk7BGC2R2BNpNbS6a2B6w "With the ServiceNow Manufacturing Commercial Operations main plugin, you can install all the dependent plugins that a customer is entitled to with Manufacturing Commercial Operations.") | List of MCO plugins that are activated. |
| [Assigning roles in Manufacturing Commercial Operations](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/nktCd9X4t5OkSa8LOg4Vjg "Assign roles to control access to features, capabilities, and data in the Manufacturing Commercial Operations Core application.") | Assigning MCO user roles. |
[Table 1. MCO install and configuration]

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* Work with an implementation specialist to streamline your manufacturing setup process. To learn more, see the [Customer Success Center](https://www.servicenow.com/success.html).
* Join the ServiceNow® [Manufacturing Community](https://community.servicenow.com/community?id=community_forum&sys_id=ad8ccc43db25bc90aa66a9fb13961913) to share knowledge, collaborate, and network with peers around the globe who are addressing the same industry challenges and opportunities.
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