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

Activating Continuous Authentication

For activating the Continuous Authentication feature on your instance, install the Zero Trust - Continuous Authentication (com.snc.zero_trust_continuous_authentication) plugin.

Before you begin

Role required: admin

This plugin enables security administrators to define security policies that require step-up authentication (MFA) or re-authentication (SSO) within a logged-in session, based on the data the user is accessing and the activities they are performing.

You must install the Zero Trust - Continuous Authentication (com.snc.zero_trust_continuous_authentication) for opting CA which requires a license.

Procedure

  1. Navigate to All > System Applications > All Available Applications > All.

  2. Find the Zero Trust - Continuous Authentication (com.snc.zero_trust_continuous_authentication) plugin using the filter criteria and search bar.

    You can search for the plugin by its name or ID. If you cannot find a plugin, you might have to request it from ServiceNow personnel.

  3. Select Install to start the installation process.

    Note: When domain separation and delegated admin are enabled in an instance, the administrative user must be in the global domain. Otherwise, the following error appears: Application installation is unavailable because another operation is running: Plugin Activation for <plugin name>.

    You will see a message after installation is completed. For information about the components installed with a plugin, see Find components installed with an application.

Related topics

Pre-work for Continuous Authentication

Configuring Continuous Authentication

High Assurance session with Continuous Authentication