PingFederate Server

Configuring attribute lookup

The optional attribute lookup configuration allows you to configure one or more datastores to look up attributes and to set up search parameters.

Before you begin

For prerequisites and previous steps to configure the Attribute Query profile, see Configuring the Attribute Query profile in an SP connection.

About this task

Attribute sources are specific datastore or directory locations containing information that is returned to the service provider (SP) in response to an attribute request.

Steps

  1. On the Attribute Sources & User Lookup tab, you can do the following

    Choose from:

    • To configure an attribute source, click Add Attribute Source and complete the setup steps. For more information, see Choosing a datastore for Attribute Query.

    • To modify an attribute source configuration, select the attribute source and complete the setup steps.

      Depending on what you change, you might need to modify dependent data in subsequent steps, as indicated.

  2. When your attribute sources are configured, click Next to save your changes.