What should you use to move an application between instances?

• A. A repository
• B. Export package
• C. Manual file copy
• D. Deployment script

Answer: (A)

Moving an application between ServiceNow instances is done through the Application Repository. This tool lets you publish a scoped app from your development instance and then install or update it in other instances, with versioning, dependencies, and licensing managed automatically. It provides a controlled, auditable way to transfer the app, track changes, and apply updates over time. While exporting a package or copying files manually could work in a pinch, those methods lack built-in version control, dependency resolution, and license enforcement, and they aren’t the standard, repeatable approach for moving apps across instances. Using the repository reduces risk and makes the transfer reliable and traceable.