Background scripts
Background scripts are server-side scripts that administrators can immediately run on the ServiceNow platform. A background script cannot be saved and does not exist as a record. However, they can be extremely useful for trialing scripts out and fixing one-off issues with an instance.
To start creating a background script, you simply need to select the Scripts - Background module in the System Definition application. This brings up a large box for the developer to write their code into. If you have administrator access and you cannot see the module, there is a system property that can be set that means an elevated privilege is required to access background scripts. If this is the case, this usually means you need the security_admin role to access background scripts.
Because background scripts grant the ability to run any JavaScript on the platform, this module is often locked down more securely for security purposes.
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