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Log user impersonation

Configure glide.sys.log_impersonation to control if user-impersonating events are logged in your instance.

If glide.sys.log_impersonation is not set to the recommended value of true, then user-impersonating events are no longer logged.

Ensure that the property glide.sys.log_impersonation exists in the System Properties [sys_properties] table and is set to true. If the property does not appear in the System Properties [sys_properties] table, add a new record.

More information

AttributeDescription
Configuration nameglide.sys.log_impersonation
Configuration typeSystem Properties \(/sys\_properties\_list.do\)
Data typeBoolean
Recommended valuetrue
Default value<none>
Fallback valuefalse
CategoryError handling and logging
Security risk- Severity score: 6.4 - CVSS score: Medium - Security risk details: ServiceNow's automated security detections and security investigation capabilities effectiveness is reduced.
Dependencies and prerequisitesNone
ReferencesImpersonating users

Parent Topic:Error handling and logging