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title: Download a document
description: Download an attached document version based on the selected default version.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/servicenow-platform/document-management-services/downloading-a-document.html
release: australia
product: Document Management Services
classification: document-management-services
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-03-12"
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breadcrumb: [Document repository, Use, Document Management, Document Services, Manage content capabilities, Extend ServiceNow AI Platform capabilities]
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# Download a document

Download an attached document version based on the selected default version.

## Before you begin

Role required: none

## About this task

**Note:** To download a document, the version file type must be an attachment and not a URL.

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **Documents** > **Documents**.

2.  Select the record.

3.  Select the **Documents** tab.

4.  Select the documents you want to download.

5.  In the **Actions on selected rows** drop-down menu, select **Download Document**.


**Parent Topic:**[Document repository](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/servicenow-platform/document-management-services/doc-mgt-view-documents-repo.md)

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[Create a document record]()

[Document versions]()

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[Modify a shared link access]()

[Configure document permissions]()

[Delete a document link]()

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