Activate the third-party embedding model

task australia Updated Sep 10, 2026 1 min read activate-3p-embedding-model.md

Activate your preferred embedding model so that your AI Search RAG application knows which model to use for generating embeddings.

Before you begin

Role required: admin

Procedure

Navigate to All and then enter ais_semantic_embedding_model.list in the filter.
Select an embedding model from the list of AI Search Semantic Embedding Models.

The selected AI Search Semantic Embedding Model page opens.
Select the Active option to turn on the embedding model.
Select Update.
Select the Validate button to run a quick check if everything is setup correctly.

Note: You must validate the embedding model if you make any changes to its configuration.

Result

The preferred embedding model ready to use in the AI Search RAG application.

What to do next

Add your embedding model to the semantic index configuration to enable content ingestion using that model. For more information, see Configure semantic indexing settings for an indexed source.

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title: Activate the third-party embedding model
description: Activate your preferred embedding model so that your AI Search RAG application knows which model to use for generating embeddings.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/platform-administration/ai-search/activate-3p-embedding-model.html
release: australia
product: AI Search
classification: ai-search
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-09-10"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Configuring your embedding model, AI Search RAG \(Retrieval-Augmented Generation\), Semantic index configuration for indexed sources, Indexed sources, Configure, AI Search, Search administration, Configure core features, Administer the ServiceNow AI Platform]
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# Activate the third-party embedding model

Activate your preferred embedding model so that your AI Search RAG application knows which model to use for generating embeddings.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to **All** and then enter `ais_semantic_embedding_model.list` in the filter.

2. Select an embedding model from the list of AI Search Semantic Embedding Models.

The selected AI Search Semantic Embedding Model page opens.

3. Select the **Active** option to turn on the embedding model.

4. Select **Update**.

5. Select the **Validate** button to run a quick check if everything is setup correctly.

**Note:** You must validate the embedding model if you make any changes to its configuration.

## Result

The preferred embedding model ready to use in the AI Search RAG application.

## What to do next

Add your embedding model to the semantic index configuration to enable content ingestion using that model. For more information, see [Configure semantic indexing settings for an indexed source](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/platform-administration/ai-search/configure-semantic-indexing-ais.md).