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# Submit an automation idea

# Submit an automation idea {#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

Discover, prioritize, and manage automation requests from different sources through the Automation Center workspace.

## Before you begin

You must install and configure the Automation Center plugin before configuring. See
[Install Automation Center](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=install-automation-center&version=xanadu&pubname=xanadu-integrate-applications&ft:locale=en-US) for more information.

Role required: sn_process_optimization_analyst, sn_process_optimization_power_user,
or sn_process_optimization_admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllProcess MiningProcess Mining Workspace.
2. Select a project.  
   The Automation Center feature appears under the Summary and Insights or Analyst Workbench tab.
3. Navigate to the right side panel, and select the Improvement Initiatives icon.
4. Select the plus sign to create an automation idea.  
   A new Automation Request page opens.
5. Fill out the required fields for your request, and select Submit.  
   For more information, see [Automation request form from Automation Center](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=automation-request-autocenter-form&version=xanadu&pubname=xanadu-integrate-applications&ft:locale=en-US).

## Result

Your new request appears in the Improvement Initiatives panel.

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