---
title: Obtaining a PDI
description: Get a new instance to run a PDI on the latest generally available release.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/application-development/obtaining\_a\_pdi.html
release: australia
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-03-12"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Personal developer instance guide, Learning about developing on the ServiceNow AI Platform, Building applications]
---

# Obtaining a PDI

Get a new instance to run a PDI on the latest generally available release.

## Before you begin

Role required: none

## About this task

The first time you sign in to the Developer Site, you are given a PDI running the latest generally available release. You can use this PDI as long as you keep it active. If you want a PDI running an earlier release, [release your PDI](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/application-development/releasing_your_pdi.md) and request a new instance.

If you do not have a PDI because you released your PDI or went longer than ten days without activity, can request a new instance.

## Procedure

1.  Sign in to the [Developer Site](https://developer.servicenow.com).

2.  Select **Request Instance**.

3.  In the **Request an Instance** dialog, select a ServiceNow® release for the instance, and select **Request**.

    \[Omitted image "request-pdi-instance.png"\] Alt text: Select the instance release you want to use.

    -   PDIs are a limited resource. If no PDIs are available for the desired release, select the release card for the release and select the **Join Waitlist** button. You will be notified when a PDI becomes available.

        \[Omitted image "request-pdi-waitlist.png"\] Alt text: If the release you want is not available, join the waitlist.

    -   To leave the waitlist, select the **Leave Waitlist** link in the header. You will lose your place in the waitlist if you leave and rejoin.
4.  When an instance is assigned to you, the **Your instance is ready!** dialog supplies your instance URL and password.

    \[Omitted image "open-instance-pdi.png"\] Alt text: Your instance is ready confirmation page

5.  Select **Open Instance** to open the instance in a new browser tab.


**Parent Topic:**[Personal developer instance guide](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/application-development/personal_developer_instance_guide.md)