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title: Configuring ICW Core
description: Configure Industrial Connected Workforce \(ICW\).
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topic_type: concept
last_updated: "2026-03-12"
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# Configuring ICW Core

Configure Industrial Connected Workforce \(ICW\).

## Configuration overview

To make sure that all required components are installed, start by installing the ICW Mobile app.

When you install ICW Mobile, it automatically installs the following dependencies for you:

-   ICW Core
-   Industrial Standards
-   Industrial Guided Tasks

**Note:** The ICW Core, Industrial Standards, and Industrial Guided Tasks applications are not intended to be used as stand-alone solutions.

-   **[Archive rules in the Industrial Connected Workforce](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/industrial-connected-workforce/archive-rules-icw.md)**  
Archiving rules in the Industrial Connected Workforce \(ICW\) helps maintain system efficiency by automatically managing outdated records. These rules verify that only relevant and current data remains active.
-   **[Configure the contextual sidebar](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/industrial-connected-workforce/configure-contextual-sidebar.md)**  
Configure whether the sidebar is open or closed by default for users in your instance.

**Parent Topic:**[Industrial Connected Workforce Core](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/industrial-connected-workforce/industrial-connected-workforce-core-landing-page.md)