Property reference

glide.source_control.default_branch_name

The glide.source_control.default_branch_name property sets the default branch name for Git source control in ServiceNow. This ensures that all developer changes are directed to the specified branch unless an alternative is chosen, facilitating organized version control.

Default
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Type
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Application
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Key questions about this property

The answers below summarize the purpose, scope, default effect, and review scenarios for this property.

What does it do? It configures the default branch for application development in ServiceNow Studio, directing all new changes to that branch.
What area does it affect? Source Control Management
What does the default mean? No default value is stated in the ServiceNow documentation.
When should you review it? Review this property when setting up source control for applications or changing development workflows.

Property record

Facts stated in the ServiceNow documentation. No out of the box record has been read from an instance yet.

Property name glide.source_control.default_branch_name
Type Not stated
Application Not stated
Default value Not stated
Description Not stated

Sources

Official references and nearby text excerpts where this property appears.

Context preview Snippet 1
... main. Before you begin Link an app to source control in ServiceNow Studio Role required: admin Procedure 1. Follow the steps in Add a system property . 2. Add the glide.source_control.default_branch_name property and specify the default branch name of the Git source control repository. All developer work is saved to the default branch unless a different branch is specified. If not ...
Context preview Snippet 2
... if application files linked to a source control repository outside of your instance weren't modified. • Type: true | false • Default value: true • Location: System Property [sys_properties] table glide.source_control.default_branch_name © 2026 ServiceNow, Inc. All rights reserved. ServiceNow, the ServiceNow logo, Now, and other ServiceNow marks are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of ServiceNow, Inc., in the United States and/or other ...

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