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Collaboration permissions for ServiceNow Studio

Collaboration permissions determine what delegated developers can do when working on an app in ServiceNow Studio. Admins or app owners set these permissions.

For more information, see Collaborating on apps using ServiceNow Studio.

File types custom collaboration permissions

PermissionDescriptionOwner default settingEditor default setting
All File TypesAccess to all file types, including additional file types not granted by the other options.YesYes
IntegrationsAccess to web service APIs, REST APIs, data sources, and Integration Hub - Import.YesYes
ReportingAccess to reports and scheduled reports.YesYes
Mobile buildersAccess to build mobile experiences, such as with Mobile App Builder.YesYes
UI BuilderAccess to UI Builder to build complex interfaces.YesYes
WorkflowAccess to Workflow Editor and Activity Creator.YesYes
Service PortalAccess to Service Portal editors and tools.YesYes
Workflow StudioAccess to the Workflow Studio design environment to create flows and actions.YesYes
Service CatalogAccess to catalog-related file types such as catalog items, record producers, and variables to add catalog items to apps.YesYes
Tables & formsAccess to model and layout-related file types such as table columns, form layout, and list layout.YesYes
Decision TablesAccess to decision tables to create decision logic based on multiple if-else rules.YesYes
PlaybooksAccess to the Playbooks design environment to create processes. Editing activity subflows or actions requires the Flow Designer permission.YesYes
NotificationsAccess to create automatic email notifications and work with email templates.YesYes

Security/Entitlement custom collaboration permissions

Manage access control grants access to security management files, such as Access Control Lists and roles.

The default setting for both owners and editors is selected.

Programming tools custom collaboration permissions

Allow scripting grants access to script fields, such as those in Business Rule, UI Action, and Client Script.

The default setting for both owners and editors is de-selected.

Application management custom collaboration permissions

PermissionDescriptionOwner default settingEditor default setting
Delete applicationAccess to delete the app.YesNo
Manage collaboratorsAccess to change the developers and their permissions to collaborate on an app.YesNo
Source controlAccess to source control tool integrations.NoNo
Invite collaboratorsAccess to invite developers to collaborate on an app.YesYes

Deployment custom collaboration permissions

PermissionDescriptionOwner default settingEditor default setting
Upgrade appAccess to upgrade applications.NoNo
Submit for deploymentAccess to request deployment for an app.YesNo
Publish app to repoAccess to publish the app to your repo.NoNo
Publish to app storeAccess to publish the app to your app store.NoNo

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