Register an instance for cloning

task brazil Updated Sep 10, 2026 1 min read configure-target-instance.md

Register your target instance before requesting your clone. OAuth authentication is the recommended method and requires a one-time setup per target instance.

Before you begin

Role required: clone_admin

Tip:

For OAuth-based registration (recommended), the target instance must run an OAuth-capable version of the Clone Admin Console. OAuth clone target authentication requires Australia Patch 5 or later on both the source and target instances. This registration method does not require admin credentials for each clone request.

About this task

You can register a target instance from the Clone Admin Console or during a clone request. Registration creates a connection profile that identifies the target instance for cloning.

Procedure

Navigate to All > Clone Admin Console > Clone Home.
Navigate to Configuration > Clone instances.
Select New.
In the Target Instance field, enter the target instance URL and select Continue.

The system runs a version compatibility check to determine which authentication method to use.
Choose an authentication method:
- OAuth (recommended): Select Setup OAuth on Target and follow the OAuth setup workflow. See Set up OAuth authentication for a clone target for detailed steps.
- Basic authentication (fallback): If the target instance does not support OAuth, enter credentials for a user account with the clone_admin and soap roles. Ensure the user's identity_type is set to machine on the user record.
Select Save or Add Target (depending on authentication method).

The target instance is registered and ready for clone operations.

Result

The target instance is configured and registered for cloning.

What to do next

To submit a clone request to the registered target, see Request a clone.

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title: Register an instance for cloning
description: Register your target instance before requesting your clone. OAuth authentication is the recommended method and requires a one-time setup per target instance.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/platform-administration/configure-target-instance.html
release: brazil
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-09-10"
reading_time_minutes: 1
keywords: [register instance, clone target, OAuth setup, basic authentication]
breadcrumb: [Configure, Instance Clone, Configure core features, Administer the ServiceNow AI Platform]
---

# Register an instance for cloning

Register your target instance before requesting your clone. OAuth authentication is the recommended method and requires a one-time setup per target instance.

## Before you begin

Role required: clone\_admin

**Tip:**

For OAuth-based registration \(recommended\), the target instance must run an OAuth-capable version of the Clone Admin Console. OAuth clone target authentication requires Australia Patch 5 or later on both the source and target instances. This registration method does not require admin credentials for each clone request.

## About this task

You can register a target instance from the Clone Admin Console or during a clone request. Registration creates a connection profile that identifies the target instance for cloning.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to **All** &gt; **Clone Admin Console** &gt; **Clone Home**.

2. Navigate to **Configuration** &gt; **Clone instances**.

3. Select **New**.

4. In the **Target Instance** field, enter the target instance URL and select **Continue**.

The system runs a version compatibility check to determine which authentication method to use.

5. Choose an authentication method:

- **OAuth \(recommended\):** Select **Setup OAuth on Target** and follow the OAuth setup workflow. See [Set up OAuth authentication for a clone target](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/brazil/markdown/platform-administration/setup-clone-oauth.md) for detailed steps.
- **Basic authentication \(fallback\):** If the target instance does not support OAuth, enter credentials for a user account with the clone\_admin and soap roles. Ensure the user's identity\_type is set to machine on the user record.
6. Select **Save** or **Add Target** \(depending on authentication method\).

The target instance is registered and ready for clone operations.

## Result

The target instance is configured and registered for cloning.

## What to do next

To submit a clone request to the registered target, see [Request a clone](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/brazil/markdown/platform-administration/t_StartAClone.md).