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title: ServiceNow (SAML) · Cloudflare Zero Trust docs
description: This guide covers how to configure ServiceNow as a SAML application
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This guide covers how to configure [ServiceNow](https://docs.servicenow.com/bundle/washingtondc-platform-security/page/integrate/single-sign-on/task/t_CreateASAML2Upd1SSOConfigMultiSSO.html) as a SAML application in Cloudflare One.

## Prerequisites

* An [identity provider](https://developers.cloudflare.com/cloudflare-one/integrations/identity-providers/) configured in Cloudflare One
* Admin access to a ServiceNow account

## 1. Add a SaaS application to Cloudflare One

1. In [Cloudflare One](https://one.dash.cloudflare.com), go to **Access controls** > **Applications**.

2. Select **Add an application** > **SaaS** > **Select**.

3. For **Application**, enter `ServiceNow` and select the corresponding textbox that appears.

4. For the authentication protocol, select **SAML**.

5. Select **Add application**.

6. Fill in the following fields:

   * **Entity ID**: `https://<INSTANCE-NAME>.service-now.com`
   * **Assertion Consumer Service URL**: `https://<INSTANCE-NAME>.service-now.com/navpage.do`
   * **Name ID format**: *Email*

7. Copy the **SAML Metadata endpoint**.

8. Configure [Access policies](https://developers.cloudflare.com/cloudflare-one/access-controls/policies/) for the application.

9. Save the application.

## 2. Add the Multiple Provider Single Sign-On Installer Plugin to ServiceNow

1. In ServiceNow, select **All**.
2. In the search bar, enter `System Applications`, and under **All Available Applications**, select **All**.
3. In the search bar, enter `Integration - Multiple Provider Single Sign-On Installer`.
4. Select **Install**.
5. Ensure that **Install now** is selected, and select **Install**.

## 3. Add and Test a SAML SSO provider in ServiceNow

1. Select **All**.
2. In the search bar enter `Multi-Provider SSO`, and select **Identity Providers**.
3. Select **New** > **SAML**.
4. In the pop-up, ensure that **URL** is selected.
5. Paste the **SAML Metadata endpoint** from application configuration in Cloudflare One in the empty field.
6. Select **Import**.
7. (Optional) Change the **Name** field to a more recognizable name.
8. Turn off **Sign AuthnRequest**.
9. Select **Update**.
10. In the pop-up, select **Cancel** and then **>**.
11. Select the **Name** of the configuration you just completed.
12. Select **Test Connection**.
13. If the test succeeds, select **Activate**.
