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title: Assigning a custom attributes role
slug: device-management-apple/assigning-a-custom-attributes-role
createdAt: 2026-10-06T07:47:35.512Z
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An administrator the assigned role of Manage custom attributes, can add, view, edit, search, or remove custom user or device attributes. Custom attributes is a role for the global administrator space.

**Procedure **

1. Log in to the Admin Portal.
2. Go to Admin > Admins.
3. Select an administrator to assign the custom attributes role.
   This role is for the Global administrator space.
4. Select one of the following options for the selected administrator:
   - Actions > Assign to Space > Global if the global space has not been assigned
   - Actions > Edit Roles if the global space has been assigned
5. Scroll down to the Settings and Services Management section.
6. Click the Manage custom attributes option and click Save.