Debug a script in ServiceNow Studio

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title: Debug a script in ServiceNow Studio
description: Use the Script Debugger in ServiceNow Studio to debug business rules and other synchronous server-side scripts during app development.
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# Debug a script in ServiceNow Studio

Use the Script Debugger in ServiceNow Studio to debug business rules and other synchronous server-side scripts during app development.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin or delegated\_developer

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **App Engine** > **ServiceNow Studio**.

2.  On the home page, enter `Script Debugger` in the main search.

3.  Select the **Script Debugger** module.

4.  Use the Script Debugger to debug scripts.

    Some tabs and features are role-dependent. For more information, see [Script Debugger and Session Log](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/api-reference/scripts/script-debugger.md).


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