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title: Add directory attributes
description: You need to be either a Global Administrator or Identity Repository Administrator to add an attribute to the directory. For more information about changing administrative roles, see Editing administrative roles, permissions, and notifications.
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revdate: March 30, 2023
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# Add directory attributes

## About this task

You need to be either a Global Administrator or Identity Repository Administrator to add an attribute to the directory. For more information about changing administrative roles, see [Editing administrative roles, permissions, and notifications](p14e_editing_administrative_roles_permissions_notifications.html).

The predefined attributes for the directory are SCIM version 1.1 core schema attributes. For more information, see [System for Cross-Domain Identity Management: Protocol 1.1](http://www.simplecloud.info/specs/draft-scim-api-01.html).

## Steps

1. Go to **Setup > Directory > Attributes**.

The attributes that are currently applied to the directory are displayed.

1. Click **Add Attribute** to add more predefined attributes.

   ### Result:

   The listing of available attributes from the SCIM core schema is displayed.

2. Select the attribute to add and click **Add**.

   ### Result:

   The attribute is added to the listing.

3. Click **Save Attribute** when you're finished.