Configure data sources

task australia Updated Sep 10, 2026 1 min read data-sources-config.md

Configure data sources to map UI elements to specific database fields using element identifiers, enabling the retrieval and display of data on input form screens. This mapping verifies that each UI element accurately reflects the corresponding data field within a record.

Before you begin

Role required: admin

About this task

To create a data source, you establish uniquely named element identifiers and select the table you want to filter, such as an incident or change request table. The data source provides a framework for mapping fields from the selected table to element identifiers in the user interface. For example, you might map the short_description field to an element identifier named short_description. This mapping ensures that the data from a specified field is correctly displayed in the user interface.

Procedure

Navigate to All > System Mobile > Mobile App Builder.

The Mobile App Builder opens in a new browser tab and displays the application scope selection screen.
Search for the application scope you're working in and then select the name of the application scope.

The Mobile App Builder categories home screen displays.
Select the All mobile records from the menu.
From the Record type field, select Data source [sys_sg_data_source] and then select New.
Add a name for your data source in the Name field.
Add any additional information about this data source in the Description field.
Edit the script in the Data source script field as required.

For examples of data source script, see Data source script examples.
Select Save.

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---
title: Configure data sources
description: Configure data sources to map UI elements to specific database fields using element identifiers, enabling the retrieval and display of data on input form screens. This mapping verifies that each UI element accurately reflects the corresponding data field within a record.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/mobile/data-sources-config.html
release: australia
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-09-10"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Data sources, Configure an input form screen, Input form screen, Mobile screen types, Mobile screens, Mobile app components, Building mobile apps, Mobile Platform]
---

# Configure data sources

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## About this task

To create a data source, you establish uniquely named element identifiers and select the table you want to filter, such as an incident or change request table. The data source provides a framework for mapping fields from the selected table to element identifiers in the user interface. For example, you might map the short\_description field to an element identifier named short\_description. This mapping ensures that the data from a specified field is correctly displayed in the user interface.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to **All** &gt; **System Mobile** &gt; **Mobile App Builder**.

The Mobile App Builder opens in a new browser tab and displays the application scope selection screen.

2. Search for the application scope you're working in and then select the name of the application scope.

The Mobile App Builder categories home screen displays.

3. Select the **All mobile records** from the menu.

4. From the **Record type** field, select **Data source \[sys\_sg\_data\_source\]** and then select **New**.

5. Add a name for your data source in the **Name** field.

6. Add any additional information about this data source in the **Description** field.

7. Edit the script in the **Data source script** field as required.

For examples of data source script, see [Data source script examples](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/mobile/data-source-script-examples.md).

8. Select **Save**.