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# Use the ODBC driver in Excel

# Use the ODBC driver in Excel {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

After installing the ODBC driver and its associated DSN, use it in Excel as a data source provider.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## Procedure

1. In Excel, open the Data tab.
2. Under From Other Sources, open From Microsoft Query.  
3. Select ServiceNow as your database (the default DSN name).
4. Clear the Use the Query Wizard to create/edit queries check box.  
   Note:  
   The Excel Query Wizard does not support the listing of columns from a table name that contain an underscore ( _ ). Clearing this check box uses the Query Builder instead, which supports the use of this character.  
   ![ServiceNow Data Source.]()
5. Supply the ServiceNow user name and password.  
   ![Data Source Login.]()
6. Select a table from the ServiceNow instance and click Add.  
   ![Add Table.]()
7. Close the dialog box.
8. Select the table columns that the Query Builder retrieves the data from.  
   Use the list above the table or enter the names directly into the columns, and then press Enter.
9. Retrieve the data and create the Excel record by clicking the Return Data icon or selecting File \> Return Data to Microsoft Office Excel.  
   The requested data is brought into Excel.