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# Set probe parameters

# Set probe parameters {#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

Use probe parameters to control the behavior of a particular probe every time it is
triggered.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## About this task

The following parameters are available for all probe types:{#t_SetProbeParameters__table_axr_x3v_tp__entry__2}

| Parameter | Description |
|-|-|
| `source` | \[Required\] The initial host to connect to. * Type: string (URL) * Default value: None {#t_SetProbeParameters__ul_bwt_ljv_tp} |
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{#t_SetProbeParameters__table_axr_x3v_tp}

## Procedure

1. Create or select the [probe](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/K80y4uGKzeYB9BNTLkXs6Q "Several discovery probes and their associated sensors are included with Discovery. You rarely need to modify probes or sensors. But you might need to set parameters to control the behavior of a particular probe or align versions of customized probes.") you want to set parameters for.
2. From the Probe Parameters related list, click New.
3. Fill in the fields, as appropriate (see table).  
   The Probe parameter form has the following fields.{#t_SetProbeParameters__table_xvy_hhv_tp__entry__2}

   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Name | Enter the parameter name. Each [probe type](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/K80y4uGKzeYB9BNTLkXs6Q "Several discovery probes and their associated sensors are included with Discovery. You rarely need to modify probes or sensors. But you might need to set parameters to control the behavior of a particular probe or align versions of customized probes.") has its own list of available parameters. |
   | Value | Enter the parameter value or script as required by the parameter. |
   | Value script | \[Optional\] Enter the script you want the parameter to run if you have not already specified a script in the Value field. |
   | Probe | Displays the probe this parameter relates to. |
   [Table 1. Probe Parameter Form Fields]

   {#t_SetProbeParameters__table_xvy_hhv_tp}