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Release: Australia · Updated: 2026-04-28 · Official documentation · View source

Deploy a MID Server

Deploying a MID Server allows ServiceNow to securely communicate with systems inside a private network by installing and validating a trusted runtime that performs discovery, integrations, and automation tasks without requiring inbound network access.

Before you begin

Verify the following:

Role required: admin

About this task

Discovery requires a MID Server to securely detect and collect data from systems in your private network, enabling accurate identification of infrastructure and dependencies without exposing internal resources to the internet.

Procedure

  1. Navigate to Configuration Summary > Discovery > Platform foundations.

  2. Select Deploy MID server.

  3. Select the Application manager icon (

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).

The ITOM Infra Services Workspace displays.
  1. Download the MID Server for the appropriate operating system.

    For more information, see Install a MID Server on Linux and Install a MID Server on Windows.

  2. Select X to close the window and return to the Configuration Console.

  3. To complete the setup, select Mark as configured.