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title: Selecting a token processor instance
description: Select an IdP token processor instance that can be used to authenticate users for a partner. Attributes returned by the token processor instance you choose for the token processor contract can be used to fulfill the attribute contract with your partner.
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revdate: July 5, 2022
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  about-this-task: About this task
  steps: Steps
  result: Result:
---

# Selecting a token processor instance

Select an IdP token processor instance that can be used to authenticate users for a partner. Attributes returned by the token processor instance you choose for the token processor contract can be used to fulfill the attribute contract with your partner.

## About this task

On the **Token Processor Instance** tab, choose an instance of a deployed token processor that suits your requirements for this connection.

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|   | If you are editing a currently mapped token processor instance, you can toggle the **Override Instance Settings** checkbox. Clearing it removes all previously overridden settings for this connection. Selecting it provides you the opportunity to customize token processor settings specifically for this connection. |

## Steps

1. From the **Token Processor Instance** list, select a token processor instance.

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   |   | If you do not see the desired token processor instance, click **Manage Token Processor Instances** to create a new instance of any deployed token processor. |

2. Select the **Override Instance Settings** checkbox if you want to customize one or more token processor settings for this connection alone.

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   |   | Alternatively, you can create child token processor instances of a base token processor instance with overrides so that such customized settings can be applied to several connections. For more information, see [Hierarchical plugin configurations](../introduction_to_pingfederate/pf_hierach_plugin_config.html). |

   ### Result:

   When selected, the administrative console adds a new **Override Instance** tab.