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title: Install the Managed Documents plugin
description: The Managed Documents plugin is available for activation by users with the admin role.
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release: australia
product: Document Management Services
classification: document-management-services
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last_updated: "2026-03-12"
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breadcrumb: [Plugin, Managed Documents, Document Services, Manage content capabilities, Extend ServiceNow AI Platform capabilities]
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# Install the Managed Documents plugin

The Managed Documents plugin is available for activation by users with the admin role.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## Procedure

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

2.  Find the Managed documents \(com.snc.document\_management\) plugin and select **Activate/Upgrade**.

    If the plugin depends on other plugins, these plugins and their activation status are listed.

3.  Select the **Load demo data** check box.

    Some plugins include demo data—sample records that are designed to illustrate plugin features for common use cases. Loading demo data is a good policy when first activating the plugin on a development or test instance. You can load demo data after the plugin is activated by repeating this process and selecting the check box.

4.  Select **Activate**.


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