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# System Events

# System Events {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated July 31, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

System Events in ServiceNow are crucial for automating processes and maintaining platform efficiency. They act as triggers for business rules, notifications, work-flows, and other actions, ensuring timely and consistent
execution of tasks. By monitoring and responding to these events, organizations can streamline operations, improve response times, and enhance user experiences.

## Get started {#system-events-landing__cf-app-landing-get-started}

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| [ExploreLearn about how system events function as triggers for actions and enable process automation.](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/4OZK87AJo9m1IrfF6A_nrA "Events are special records that the system uses to log when certain conditions occur and to take some kind of action in response to the conditions.") | [Configure eventsSet up and manage system events to trigger actions and automate processes.](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/BtVZEnb79NzZ2c5DbOurXw "Plan, configure, and implement system events without having to complete any extra configurations first. Follow the task listed in the configuration overview to implement automated job scheduling.") |
| [Manage eventsConnect system events with external systems and applications to enable seamless data exchange and automated work-flows.](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/beaiF8Gy1RDHSL1aDIkrbg "Managing system events involves creating, monitoring, and handling events to drive automation and streamline processes. Administrators and developers can define custom events, register them in the system, and set up actions or work-flows that respond to these events. This functionality helps ensure efficient task execution, helps improve system monitoring, and enables more robust error handling for enhanced operational reliability.") | [ReferenceMore information about the predefined system events available and their usage.](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/zQl88g9bjPaYIwm_1ZjzAg "Reference topics provide information about system events.") |
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