---
title: Universal ID Parameter
description: The attribute to obtain the Universal ID used to populate the userId field in the audit logs.
component: web-agents
version: 2025.11
page_id: web-agents:properties-reference:com.sun.identity.agents.config.universal.id.param
canonical_url: https://docs.pingidentity.com/web-agents/2025.11/properties-reference/com.sun.identity.agents.config.universal.id.param.html
---

# Universal ID Parameter

The attribute to obtain the Universal ID used to populate the userId field in the audit logs.

Default: `universalId`

Configure this property in Custom Properties in the `Advanced` tab of the XUI or in `agent.conf`.

|                    |                                                                                       |
| ------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Property name      | `com.sun.identity.agents.config.universal.id.param`   Introduced in Web Agent 2024.11 |
| Function           | Audit                                                                                 |
| Type               | String                                                                                |
| Bootstrap property | No                                                                                    |
| Required property  | No                                                                                    |
| Restart required   | No                                                                                    |
| AM console         | Tab: `Advanced`Title: `Universal ID Parameter`                                        |