---
title: Define source for automation
description: Define the source that you want to add for your automations.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/integrate-applications/automation-center/define-source.html
release: australia
product: Automation Center
classification: automation-center
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-03-12"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Create an automation source, Working with Connection Manager, Use, Automation Center, Workflow Data Fabric]
---

# Define source for automation

Define the source that you want to add for your automations.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn\_ac.automation\_technical\_user or sn\_ac.automation\_admin

## Procedure

1.  Provide details on the **Define source** form.

<table id="id_jw3_jvk_4tb"><thead><tr><th>

Field

</th><th>

Description

</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>

Source name

</td><td>

Provide a unique and intuitive name for your automation source.**Note:** Source name can contain only underscores and alphanumeric characters.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Description

</td><td>

Provide a description that details the purpose of the automation source.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Source type

</td><td>

Provide the name of the source from where you want to import data. For example, ServiceNow® Robotic Process Automation.If you want to create your own source type, select Add source type. On the form, provide a name, select an icon, and then select **Add**.

The source type is now available in the list of source types. Select it from the list.

</td></tr></tbody>
</table>2.  Select **Save and continue**.

    The **Configure data import** section is displayed with the **Schedule import** section made available to schedule the import of automation data.


**Parent Topic:**[Create an automation source](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/integrate-applications/automation-center/create-auto-source.md)