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title: Set runtime access to application tables
description: Set these access permissions to protect application tables at runtime.
locale: en-US
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topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-03-12"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Runtime access to applications tables, Table design and runtime settings, Application access settings, Contextual development environment, Learning about developing on the ServiceNow AI Platform, Building applications]
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# Set runtime access to application tables

Set these access permissions to protect application tables at runtime.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **System Applications** > **Applications**.

2.  Click the button for the application type you want to edit.

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**__Developed__**

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displays applications created on this instance.

</td></tr><tr><td id="d343152e90">

**__Downloaded__**

</td><td>

displays applications downloaded on this instance.

</td></tr></tbody>
</table>3.  Click the application name or the **Edit** button for the application you want to work on.

4.  From the **Tables** related list, select the table whose access permission you want to set.

5.  From the **Application Access** section, set the runtime access permissions.

6.  Click **Update**.


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