Create a checklist

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title: Create a checklist
description: Create a checklist to track the items for an automation request. A checklist is a list of tasks that you must track before publishing an automation request.
locale: en-US
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release: australia
product: Automation Center
classification: automation-center
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-09-10"
reading_time_minutes: 2
breadcrumb: [Working with golive checklists, Working with automations, Use, Automation Center, Discover, AI Workflow Factory Prime, Agentic app development, Building applications]
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# Create a checklist

Create a checklist to track the items for an automation request. A checklist is a list of tasks that you must track before publishing an automation request.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn\_ac.automation\_admin

**Note:** The option to create a checklist is available only when the automation request is in the In progress state. For information about moving an automation request to the In progress state, see [Move an automation request to the In progress state](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/application-development/automation-center/move-automationrequest-to-inprogress.md).

After the automation request is moved to the following states, the option to create a checklist isn’t available:

-   Defer
-   Publish
-   Reject

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **Workspaces** > **Automation Center Workspace**.

2.  Select the list icon \(\[Omitted image "autocenter-list-icon.png"\] Alt text: List icon.\).

3.  On the **Lists** tab, under **Build**, select **All Automation Requests**.

4.  Open the automation request for which you want to create a checklist.

    Ensure that the automation request is in the In progress state.

5.  Select the Golive Checklist icon \(\[Omitted image "icon-golive.png"\] Alt text: golive checklist icon\) from the side panel.

6.  Select **Create new** from the **Add checklist** list if you want to create a checklist.

    The Details form is displayed. A checklist is a list of tasks.

    You can create a template by yourself or use an available template. The available templates are listed in the drop-down.

7.  Fill details in the Details form.

<table id="choicetable_qpb_b1t_zfc"><thead><tr><th align="left" id="d134474e165">

Field

</th><th align="left" id="d134474e168">

Description

</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td id="d134474e174">

**Name**

</td><td>

Provide a name for the checklist.This is a mandatory field.

</td></tr><tr><td id="d134474e185">

**Description**

</td><td>

Provide a description.

</td></tr><tr><td id="d134474e194">

**State**

</td><td>

Provide a state.When a checklist is first created, the state is New. If you’re updating an existing checklist, you can change the state manually.

</td></tr><tr><td id="d134474e205">

**Assignment group**

</td><td>

Select an appropriate assignment group from the list.

</td></tr><tr><td id="d134474e215">

**Assigned to**

</td><td>

Select a user who you want to view and review the checklist.**Note:** The user must have the sn\_ac.automation\_technical\_user role. Based on your choice in the **Assignment group** field, this filed is populated.

</td></tr><tr><td id="d134474e229">

**Due date**

</td><td>

Specify a due date in the provided format.

</td></tr></tbody>
</table>8.  Select **Save**.

    On top of the task that you created, there’s an arrow. Select the arrow to go to the main checklist window.

    \[Omitted image "golive-check.png"\] Alt text: Moving from task window to checklist window

    You can also select the available checklist that is provided with the product. For information, see [Working with golive checklists](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/application-development/automation-center/working-golive.md).

9.  Select the + icon if you want to add more tasks to the checklist.

    \[Omitted image "golive-addtask.png"\] Alt text: Add task button

    The Details form is displayed. Fill in the details.


**Parent Topic:**[Working with golive checklists](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/application-development/automation-center/working-golive.md)