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# Create a search source

# Create a search source for AI Search {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Make searchable content from an indexed source available in user search experiences by defining a search source.

## Before you begin

You must have an indexed source defined. For more details on setting up indexed sources, see [Create an indexed source](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/EnQ8GW_JYB3Xv226wmDfpA "Define an indexed source to make content and metadata from ServiceNow AI Platform table records searchable using AI Search.").

Role required: ais_admin

## About this task

Define at least one search source for each of your indexed sources. You can define multiple search sources that reference the same indexed source, specifying distinct filter conditions for each.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllAI SearchAI Search IndexIndexed Sources.
2. In the Search Source Mappings related list, select New.
3. On the Search Source form, fill in the fields.  
   For a description of the field values, see [Search Source form](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/rqmy4F9pj9p9lBEQjGAuxA "The Search Source form enables you to create a search source that you can make available in AI Search user search experiences.").
4. Select Submit.  
   The new search source appears in the Search Sources related list.

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