---
title: Defining the default scope
description: Use the Scope Management section to define the default scope.
component: pingaccess
version: 9.0
page_id: pingaccess:token_providers:pa_defining_the_default_scope
canonical_url: https://docs.pingidentity.com/pingaccess/9.0/token_providers/pa_defining_the_default_scope.html
revdate: February 6, 2023
section_ids:
  about-this-task: About this task
  steps: Steps
  next-steps: Next steps
---

# Defining the default scope

Use the **Scope Management** section to define the default scope.

## About this task

For more information, see [Define scopes](https://docs.pingidentity.com/pingfederate/latest/administrators_reference_guide/rbk1564002990993.html).

## Steps

1. Go to **System → OAuth Settings → Scope Management**.

2. Click the **Common Scopes** tab, then enter the following scope values and their descriptions one at a time, clicking **Add** with each entry.

   | Scope Value | Scope Description |
   | ----------- | ----------------- |
   | address     | address           |
   | email       | email             |
   | openid      | openid            |
   | phone       | phone             |
   | profile     | profile           |

3. Click **Next** until you reach the **Default Scope** tab.

4. On the **Default Scope** tab, enter a description.

   For example, `default scope`.

5. Click **Save**.

## Next steps

[Create an access token manager](pa_creating_an_access_token_manager.html).