Using the Upgrade Wizard to Schedule ServiceNow Instance UpgradesSummaryThis article introduces the ServiceNow Upgrade Wizard, a guided interface designed to help customers easily schedule upgrades or patches for their instances. It simplifies the process with visual prompts and built-in validations via the Instances Dashboard on the Now Support portal.ReleaseAllInstructionsThe Upgrade Wizard is a step-by-step interface that simplifies the process of scheduling an upgrade or patch for your ServiceNow instance. It provides intuitive navigation and guidance to reduce upgrade time and help ensure success. You can launch the Upgrade Wizard from the Instances Dashboard on the Now Support portal: Log in to the Now Support portal.Navigate to Instances > Instances Dashboard.Click the Upgrade Now button next to any eligible instance. If your instance is nearing end of life or a new family version is available, a banner will appear prompting you to launch the Upgrade Wizard directly from the dashboard. For detailed instructions, refer to the official user guide below.Related LinksUpgrade Wizard - User Guide (KB0792425)ServiceNow Patching Program FAQs (KB0696901)