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# Install Service Observability

# Install Service Observability {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated July 31, 2025
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If you have the system admin role, you can install the Service Observability application (`sn_sow_svcobs`). The application installs related ServiceNow® Store applications and plug-ins if they aren't already installed.

## Before you begin

* Ensure that the application and all of its associated ServiceNow Store applications have valid ServiceNow entitlements. For more information, see [Get entitlement for a ServiceNow
  product or application](https://store.servicenow.com/$appstore.do#!/store/help?article=KB0030186).
* Review the [Service Observability](https://store.servicenow.com/sn_appstore_store.do#!/store/application/e6a7790afc524e6287c48745c5f7f107/1.5.0) application listing in the ServiceNow Store for information on dependencies, licensing or subscription requirements, and release compatibility.

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Role required: system admin \[admin\]

## About this task

The following items are installed with Service Observability:

* Plugins
* Store applications
* Roles
* Tables
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For more information, see [Components installed with Service Observability](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/TMRzsiq5pgGyN8vWLrv2iQ "Several types of components are installed with activation of the Service Observability plugin, including tables and user roles.").

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllSystem ApplicationsAll Available ApplicationsAll.
2. Find the Service Observability application (`sn_sow_svcobs`) using the filter criteria and search bar.  
   You can search for the application by its name or ID. If you can't find the application, you might have to request it from the ServiceNow Store.  
   In the list next to the Install button, the versions that are available to you are displayed.
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4. If you're prompted, follow the links to the ServiceNow Store to get any additional entitlements for dependencies.
5. Select Install.
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