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sourceDocument: Australia ServiceNow AI Platform Administration
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    - Australia ServiceNow AI Platform Administration

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# Configure

# Configuring Instance Clone {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Register your instance for cloning and create a custom clone profile.

## Configuration overview {#configure-clone__cf-config-parent-checklist}

1. [Register an instance for cloning](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/25VkWBWE3zltDjKwzvkDJw "Register your target instance before requesting your clone. OAuth authentication is the recommended method and requires a one-time setup per target instance.") before requesting your clone.

   A clone target record specifies the instance URL and credentials used for cloning.
2. [Create a custom clone profile](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/rnQ1YeOjlgHOauiy23AyuQ "Clone profiles act as reusable clone templates to establish consistent clone outcomes. Clone profiles enable you to set up exclusions, preservers, and cleanup scripts for specific clone scenarios.").

   Clone profiles enable you to select the correct exclusions and preservers for your clone.
3. [Create a clone preserver](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/Q4vcasg1jYdJivj~VRpJhw "Create clone preservers to protect specific data on the target instance from being overwritten during a clone operation. Preservers allow you to retain existing target data while cloning source data for other tables.").

   Create clone preservers to protect data on the target instance from being overwritten.
4. [Exclude a table from cloning](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/rD_esQb~PN~S4Xnsm252pA "Exclude a table to create an empty but usable table on the target instance.").

   Exclude a table to create an empty but usable table on the target instance.
5. [Create cleanup scripts](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/At27FFFqSPSoKz6jqDd11g#create-cleanup-script-latest "Use cleanup scripts to automate post-clone steps or to modify data after your clone.").

   Use cleanup scripts to automate post-clone steps or to modify data after your clone.
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