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Release: Australia · Updated: 2026-03-12 · Official documentation · View source

Obtaining a PDI

Get a new instance to run a PDI on the latest generally available release.

Before you begin

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About this task

The first time you sign in to the Developer Site, you are given a PDI running the latest generally available release. You can use this PDI as long as you keep it active. If you want a PDI running an earlier release, release your PDI and request a new instance.

If you do not have a PDI because you released your PDI or went longer than ten days without activity, can request a new instance.

Procedure

  1. Sign in to the Developer Site.

  2. Click the Request Instance button in the header.

  3. In the Request an Instance dialog, select a ServiceNow® release for the instance and click the Request button.

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Page to request an instance
-   PDIs are a limited resource. If no PDIs are available for the desired release, select the release card for the release and click the **Join Waitlist** button. You will be notified when a PDI becomes available.
-   To leave the waitlist, click the **Leave Waitlist** link in the header. You will lose your place in the waitlist if you leave and rejoin.
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Join a waitlist page
  1. When an instance is assigned to you, the Your instance is ready! dialog supplies your instance URL and password.
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Your instance is ready confirmation page
  1. Click the Open Instance button to open the instance in a new browser tab.

Parent Topic:Personal developer instance guide