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# Managing access to ServiceNow Studio

# Managing access to ServiceNow Studio {#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

Admins, delegated developers, and users with Guided Application Creator (GAC) roles have access to work in ServiceNow Studio. Manage access to develop apps and app files in ServiceNow Studio by assigning delegated development permissions.

Delegated development enables designated users without a system admin role to develop or deploy applications on the ServiceNow AI Platform. If you have the application-specific admin role or the system-level admin role, you can delegate application development to designated developers at the application level.  
Note:  
Currently, only admins and GAC users can create apps in ServiceNow Studio, but delegated developers can work on existing apps and app files.

If a user has the Guided Application Creator role (sn_g_app_creator.app_creator), they can access ServiceNow Studio and create apps. After creating an application, they are automatically assigned the delegated_developer role. For more information about delegated developer permissions, see [ServiceNow Studio personas and roles](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/bwL91QlRmHrSaZOAqUop1A "Admins, delegated developers, and users with Guided Application Creator roles have access to work in ServiceNow Studio.").

For more information about delegated development, see [Delegated development and deployment](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/vDKOixlDEFKFULbsD2GEgg "Delegated development allows designated users without a system admin role to develop or deploy applications on the ServiceNow AI Platform."). If you're an admin, you can also assign collaboration permissions to your development team. For more information, see [Collaborating on apps using ServiceNow Studio](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/jDZCiUXtvx8sc7x_dTkjAQ "You can collaborate, or share app development in ServiceNow Studio with other people in your company.").
* **[Working with roles and access in app development tools](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/PppcRPAdL91k1P49yhQZpg)**   
  Access to ServiceNow Studio, Creator Studio, and ServiceNow IDE depends on the roles and permissions your admin sets. However, there are some scenarios in which you might want to update the roles allowed to access each tool.
* **[ServiceNow Studio personas and roles](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/bwL91QlRmHrSaZOAqUop1A)**   
  Admins, delegated developers, and users with Guided Application Creator roles have access to work in ServiceNow Studio.