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title: Mapping an authentication policy
description: After extending your attribute contract, the Authentication Source Mapping tab gives you the option to map an authentication policy.
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revdate: July 5, 2022
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# Mapping an authentication policy

After extending your attribute contract, the **Authentication Source Mapping** tab gives you the option to map an authentication policy.

## Steps

1. Click **Map New Authentication Policy**.

2. On the **Authentication Policy Contract** tab, select a contract from the **Authentication policy contract** list.

   If you need to create a new contract or manage an existing contract, click **Manage Policy Contracts**.

3. Click **Next**, and refer to the following topics to complete the configuration.

## Related links

* [Restricting an authentication source to certain virtual server IDs](pf_restricting_authentication_source_certain_virtual_server_ids.html)

* [Selecting an attribute mapping method](pf_selecting_attribute_mapping_method.html)

* [Configuring default contract fulfillment for IdP Browser SSO](pf_configuring_default_contract_fulfillment_idp_browser_sso.html)

* [Defining issuance criteria for IdP Browser SSO](pf_defining_issuance_criteria_idp_browser_sso.html)

* [Reviewing the authentication source mapping](pf_reviewing_authentication_source_mapping.html)