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Metadata File Selection

The first step to create a federation entity based on metadata is to choose the metadata file to use.

To select a metadata file for an import operation

1. Log on to the Federation Manager UI.
2. From the Federation tab, select Entities.

   The View Federation Entities list displays.

3. Click Import Metadata.

   The Import Metadata dialog opens.

   Note: You can click Help for a description of fields, controls, and their respective requirements.

4. Browse for the metadata file you want to use to create the entity.
5. Select whether to create a new local or remote entity, or update an existing remote entity.

   Note: Federation Manager does not support metadata imports to update an existing partnership and local entity. You can only create a new local entity. To update an existing local entity, edit the entity and modify the settings you want to change. You can update existing remote entities or create new remote entities.

6. Click Next to select entities from the file.

If you select a metadata file with expired entries, the next dialog that the UI displays contains a section listing the expired entries. You cannot select these expired entries; they are displayed for your reference. If all entities in a metadata file are expired, no entities are displayed. In this case, you must upload a new document.