Initiate instance scans
task brazil Updated Sep 10, 2026 1 min read initiate-instance-scans.md
You can scan your ServiceNow instance for findings.
Before you begin
Role required: Scan Engine Admin
Procedure
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Navigate to All > Impact > Platform Health > Scheduled Scan.
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To run a full scan, set
force_full_scanto True.By default,
force_full_scanis set to False, meaning it will only run delta scans. -
Select Execute Now.
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To review the scan as it runs or after it is completed, open the Scan Status module.
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title: Initiate instance scans
description: You can scan your ServiceNow instance for findings.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/impact/initiate-instance-scans.html
release: brazil
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-09-10"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Initiate and monitor scans, Scan your instance, Platform Health, Using Impact, Impact]
---
# Initiate instance scans
You can scan your ServiceNow instance for findings.
## Before you begin
Role required: Scan Engine Admin
## Procedure
1. Navigate to **All** > **Impact** > **Platform Health** > **Scheduled Scan**.
2. To run a full scan, set `force_full_scan` to **True**.
By default, `force_full_scan` is set to **False**, meaning it will only run delta scans.
3. Select **Execute Now**.
4. To review the scan as it runs or after it is completed, open the **Scan Status** module.
See [View scan results for Scan Engine](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/brazil/markdown/impact/viewing-scan-results-scan-engine.md) .
| title | Initiate instance scans |
| description | You can scan your ServiceNow instance for findings. |
| locale | en-US |
| canonical_url | https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/impact/initiate-instance-scans.html |
| release | brazil |
| topic_type | task |
| last_updated | 2026-09-10 |
| reading_time_minutes | 1 |
| breadcrumb | Initiate and monitor scansScan your instancePlatform HealthUsing ImpactImpact |