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# Activate ServiceNow Extensions for VS Code

# Activate ServiceNow Extensions for VS Code {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated January 30, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Activate the ServiceNow Extensions for VS Code to be able to
edit applications within your ServiceNow instance.

## Before you begin

Install ServiceNow Extensions for VS Code to activate the extension and begin editing your applications in VS code.

## About this task

Activating the extension is the first step you must perform after installation of the extension to access its functionalities.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllViewCommand Palette to open the command palette.  
   You can also use a keyboard shortcut, Control+Shift+P on Windows or Command+Shift+P on MacOS, to open the command palette.
2. Choose Now: Activate Now Extension from the list.  
   Figure 1. Activate Now extension  
   The Setup Workspace link appears at the bottom of the VS Code IDE. After the extension is activated, [Set up your workspace](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/Dysrm3V_BckeBDiNstALiA "Using the ServiceNow Extensions for VS Code, create a project work folder to use as a workspace for ServiceNow applications.") in VS Code to begin editing ServiceNow applications.

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