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# Install Core Business Suite

# Install Core Business Suite {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated November 17, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Install the Core Business Suite set of applications to streamline core business workflows across parts of your organization such as Legal, Human Resources, Workplace Services, Health and Safety, Procurement, Finance, Supplier Lifecycle Operations, and Accounts Payable Operations.

## Before you begin

To purchase a subscription, contact your ServiceNow account manager. When you purchase a subscription, certain
plugins are activated automatically. If a paid plugin isn't activated automatically, you can
manually activate it from the All Applications list in your instance.  
Note:  
Before purchasing a subscription, you can evaluate the feature on a non-production
instance without charge by requesting it from the Now Support
Service Catalog.

Role required: admin

## About this task

The following items are installed with Core Business Suite:

* Dependent store applications
* Roles
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For more information, see [Components installed with Core Business Suite](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/0CtINR5i8PbHCtfPiaKKlw "Various components are installed with Core Business Suite.").

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllSystem ApplicationsAll Available ApplicationsAll.
2. Find the Core Business Suite (sn_cbs) application using the filter criteria and search bar.  
   You can search for the application by its name or ID. If you can't find the application, you might have to request it from the ServiceNow Store.  
   The available versions are displayed.
3. Select a version from the list and select Install.  
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4. If you're prompted, follow the links to the ServiceNow Store to get any additional entitlements for dependencies.
5. Select Install to start the installation process.  
   Note:  
   When domain separation and delegated admin are enabled in an instance, the administrative user must be in the global domain. Otherwise, the following error appears: Application installation is unavailable because another operation is running: Plugin Activation for \<plugin name\>.
   You will see a message after installation is completed. For information about the components installed with a plugin, see [Find components installed with an application](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=find-components&version=xanadu&pubname=xanadu-platform-administration&ft:locale=en-US).
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## What to do next

Install the Core Business Suite applications. For more information, see [Installing Core Business Suite applications](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/bbQ6dneX0HwV_O81td3BVw "Install Core Business Suite applications to be able to submit inquiries, create and track requests, and manage workflows. These applications support departments such as Legal, Human Resources, Workplace Services, Health and Safety, Procurement, Finance, Supplier Lifecycle Operations, and Accounts Payable Operations.").

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