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Release: Australia · Updated: 2026-03-12 · Official documentation · View source

Set up Jenkins spoke

Integrate the ServiceNow instance and Jenkins using basic authentication to authenticate ServiceNow requests.

Before you begin

  • Request an Integration Hub subscription.
  • Activate the Jenkins spoke.
  • Role required: admin.

Create Credential records for the Jenkins spoke

Create Credential records to the Jenkins server. The Jenkins spoke connection and credential alias uses these credentials to authorize actions.

Before you begin

Role required: admin.

Procedure

  1. Navigate to Connections & Credentials > Credentials.

  2. Click New.

    The system displays the message What type of Credentials would you like to create?.

  3. Select Basic Auth Credentials.

    A blank Basic Auth Credentials form displays.

  4. Enter these values.

    FieldValue required
    NameEnter any name to uniquely identify the record. For example, enter Jenkins Credentials.
    User nameYour Jenkins user name.
    PasswordYour Jenkins password.
    ActiveEnable
    OrderSelect the order to apply this credential. For example, enter 100.
  5. Click Submit.

Create Connection records for the Jenkins spoke

Create Connection records to your Jenkins account. The Jenkins spoke connection and credential alias uses these connections to perform actions on Jenkins.

Before you begin

Role required: admin.

Procedure

  1. Navigate to Connections & Credentials > Connection & Credential Aliases.

  2. Open for the record for Jenkins.

  3. From the Connections tab, click New.

    The system displays a blank HTTP(s) Connection form.

  4. Enter these values.

    FieldValue required
    NameEnter any name to uniquely identify the connection record. For example, enter Jenkins Connection.
    CredentialSelect the Credential record you created for Jenkins. For example, select Jenkins Credentials.
    Connection URLThe URL of the host machine where Jenkins is installed.
  5. Click Submit.