com.snc.use_external_credentials

ServiceNow property description:

Enable External Credential Storage: Allows the use of external storage of credentials used in the discovery and orchestration, wherein the instance stores an identifier in lieu of actual username, password, and private keys.

Attributes

  • Sys ID: 8ae8f7abc333100034405ad8cbba8fd3
  • Type: true | false
  • Application: Global
  • Default value: true
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AI generated property description:

The ServiceNow property com.snc.use_external_credentials enables the use of external credential storage for discovery and orchestration activities. Its default value is true, which allows the instance to store only an identifier while the actual username, password, and private keys are managed securely in an external vault, such as CyberArk. Setting this property to false forces the instance to store credentials directly within ServiceNow, which can increase security risks. Administrators configure this property to strengthen credential management, comply with enterprise security policies, and reduce the exposure of sensitive data. In most environments, keeping it enabled is recommended to align with best practices for secure integrations and automated operations.

Source

Related property: com.snc.walker.default