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title: Mapping attribute names for Attribute Query
description: If the application at your site uses different names for user attributes than the names defined by the attribute authority, you must map them on the Attribute Name Mapping tab.
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version: 13.1
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revdate: July 5, 2022
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  about-this-task: About this task
  steps: Steps
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# Mapping attribute names for Attribute Query

If the application at your site uses different names for user attributes than the names defined by the attribute authority, you must map them on the **Attribute Name Mapping** tab.

## About this task

When the service provider (SP) receives a request from a local application to send an attribute query to this attribute authority partner, the requested user attributes are replaced with the names mapped here.

You must predetermine this information in your agreement with this connection partner.

## Steps

1. To map an attribute, configure the **Local Name** and **Remote Name** fields for the attribute, then click **Add**.

   | Choice                   | Action                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
   | ------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
   | Modify an attribute name | Click **Edit** under **Action** for the attribute, make the change, then click **Update**.+

If you change your mind, ensure that you click Cancel under Actions and not the Cancel button, which discards any other changes you might have made in the configuration steps. |
   | Delete an attribute      | Click **Delete** under **Action** for the attribute.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |