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title: Defining contract attributes
description: To manage the user attributes in the authentication policy contract, go to Authentication > Policies > Policy Contracts.
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# Defining contract attributes

To manage the user attributes in the authentication policy contract, go to **Authentication > Policies > Policy Contracts**.

## About this task

Every authentication policy contract comes with a `subject` attribute. You can extend the contract with additional attributes as needed.

## Steps

* If needed, enter an attribute under **Extend the Contract**, and then click **Add**.

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  |   | Attribute names are case-sensitive and must suit the needs of your partners. Repeat to add more attributes as needed. |

* Click **Edit**, **Update**, or **Cancel** to modify an existing attribute or undo changes.

* Click **Delete** to remove an existing attribute.