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# Create a search source

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

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated July 28, 2025
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* ![](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/U_c5gIJZKoRh7H~bGkRyaA "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/t8Fvg31RsvzmHwEmbgFt4g "The Search Source form contains information about search sources that you can make available in AI Search user search experiences. Use this form when creating or modifying a search source.").
4. Select Submit.  
   The new search source appears in the Search Sources related list.

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