Classic Workflow release notes

Release version: Zurich
Updated July 10, 2026
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The ServiceNow® classicWorkflow application is a legacy application that provided a drag-and-drop interface for automating multi-step processes across the platform. Workflow was enhanced and updated in the Zurich release.

About Classic Workflow

  • Added the snc_required_script_writer_permission role to all Workflow tasks.
  • Removed the legacy workflows created and published by ServiceNow, Inc. from new customer installations.

See Classic Workflow for more information.

Activation and other requirements

Activation information

Workflow is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is active by default.

Zurich General Availability

The ServiceNow® classicWorkflow application is a legacy application that provided a drag-and-drop interface for automating multi-step processes across the platform. Workflow was enhanced and updated in the Zurich release.

What's deprecated or removed

  • Support for classic workflows is in Planned Deprecation. For more information about application and plugin deprecation, see KB0867184 on Support.
  • Use Workflow Studio flows and subflows instead of classic Workflow.

Zurich

The ServiceNow® classicWorkflow application is a legacy application that provided a drag-and-drop interface for automating multi-step processes across the platform. Workflow was enhanced and updated in the Zurich release.

What's new

Restrict access to Workflow Editor with a new role
Grant access to the Workflow editor by giving users the snc_required_script_writer_permission role.

What's deprecated or removed

  • Removed the legacy workflows created and published by ServiceNow, Inc. for new customers who start on the Zurich release.
  • Retained the legacy workflows created and published by ServiceNow, Inc. for customers who upgraded from versions prior to the Zurich release.