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title: Set Up Discovery using Salesforce Go
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description: Swiftly enable Salesforce Discovery to automate asset identification and synchronization in just a few steps by using Salesforce Go. Use the guided setup experience to turn on the Discovery feature, install the agentless discovery application, and configure targets and credentials. Reduce manual setup and ensure accurate CMDB population with a single activation flow.
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# Set Up Discovery using Salesforce Go

Swiftly enable Salesforce Discovery to automate asset identification and synchronization in just a few steps by using Salesforce Go. Use the guided setup experience to turn on the Discovery feature, install the agentless discovery application, and configure targets and credentials. Reduce manual setup and ensure accurate CMDB population with a single activation flow.

### Required Editions

<table class="slds-table slds-table_bordered slds-max-medium-table_stacked slds-m-bottom_small edition"><colgroup><col></colgroup><tbody><tr class=""><td class="slds-cell-wrap" style="vertical-align:top;">Available in: Lightning Experience</td></tr><tr class=""><td class="slds-cell-wrap" style="vertical-align:top;">Available in: <strong>Enterprise</strong>, <strong>Performance</strong>, and <strong>Unlimited</strong> Editions with Agentforce IT Service.</td></tr></tbody></table>

Ensure that your CMDB is enabled from Salesforce Go. For more information, see [Set Up CMDB Using Salesforce Go](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=service.it_srvcs_cmdb_salesforcego.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5 "Swiftly set up your CMDB in just a few steps by using Salesforce Go. Use the guided setup experience to turn on the CMDB feature, discovery options, and configure data population rules. Reduce manual setup and unlock core CMDB functionalities with single activation flows.").

Before you install the Discovery Application or configure discovery targets, complete the preparation required for the Discovery Application host, network access, and target systems. For more information about architecture and preparation, see [Agentless Discovery for Scanning IT Assets](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=service.it_srvcs_discovery_agntlss_disc_overview.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5 "Use agentless discovery to identify assets across on-premises, virtual, and cloud environments without installing software agents on each device. Do agentless discovery by using discovery applications, targets, probes, and scan jobs to collect system data through secure network protocols. After each scan, the collected information is processed and updated in CMDB to maintain accurate configuration data.").

1. From Setup, click **Salesforce Go**.
2. Search for and select **Asset Discovery**.
3. Click **Get Started.**
4. Enable **Turn On Asset Discovery**.
5. In the Set Up the Basics section, complete the following steps.
    
    You can use the checkboxes in Set Up the Basics help you track your progress.
    
    ![Salesforce Go setup page for discovery](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-service-it_service-264-0-0-production-enus/0a574a10-4c7a-4681-aacf-0767f8beaad4/it_service/images/it_srvcs_discovery_salesforcego.png)
    
    1. On Download and Install Agentless Discovery Application, click **Go to Download Application** to download and install the discovery application.
        
        Discovery application enables agentless scanning in hybrid environments using native protocols.
    2. On Add Credentials, click **Go to Credential Management** to add or manage credentials.
        
        Credentials are used to authenticate network scans and access configuration data.
    3. On Configure Targets, click **Go to Targets** to create targets and run scan jobs.

After completing discovery setup, run scans to identify assets and populate configuration items in CMDB. For more information, [Key Steps to Implement Discovery](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=service.it_srvcs_discovery_setup_checklist.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5 "Understand the key steps to implement Discovery from start to finish. Learn how to configure credentials, define discovery applications and targets, schedule scans, and process discovered data into CMDB. Follow this structured approach to automate asset detection, maintain data accuracy, and ensure complete visibility across your IT environment.").