Create an automation source

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title: Create an automation source
description: Create an automation source to start importing data from any third-party tool.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/integrate-applications/automation-center/create-auto-source.html
release: australia
product: Automation Center
classification: automation-center
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-09-10"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Working with Connection Manager, Use, Automation Center, Workflow Data Fabric]
---

# Create an automation source

Create an automation source to start importing data from any third-party tool.

## Before you begin

Role required: flow\_designer, delegated\_developer, sn\_ac.automation\_technical\_user, or sn\_ac.automation\_admin

## About this task

The following steps must be followed in the same order to create an automation source in Automation Center.

## Procedure

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

    The Automation Center dashboard is displayed.

2.  Select the Connection Manager icon \(\[Omitted image "con-manager.png"\] Alt text: Connection Manager icon\) on the left.

3.  Select **New source**.

    The Add automation source page is displayed. Perform the following steps in the same order.


-   **[Define source for automation](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/integrate-applications/automation-center/define-source.md)**  
Define the source that you want to add for your automations.
-   **[Configuring data import](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/integrate-applications/automation-center/configure-data-import.md)**  
Configure the details of the data import, such as the kind of data, the schedule of the import, and so on.
-   **[Align source and destination fields](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/integrate-applications/automation-center/align-fields.md)**  
Align the source and destination fields to ensure that the selected output from the selected action align correctly with ServiceNow tables enabling accurate integration of automation data.
-   **[Aligning source and destination values](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/integrate-applications/automation-center/align-values.md)**  
Align source and destination values for precise data representation in Automation Center.
-   **[Review and activate automation source](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/integrate-applications/automation-center/review-activate.md)**  
Review all configurations for the automation source, and then activate the automation source.

**Parent Topic:**[Working with Connection Manager](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/integrate-applications/automation-center/connection-manager.md)