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Create a Request Context Variable

You create a request context variable to make it available for use in policies or responses.

Note: The value of the resolved variable may be no larger than 1K.

To create a variable

1. Open the domain to which to you want to add a variable.
2. Click the Variables tab.

   A table lists the variables associated with the domain.

3. Click Create Variable.

   The Create Variable pane opens.

4. Verify that Create a new object is selected, and click OK.

   Variable settings open.

5. Type the variable name in the Name field.

   Note: Request Context variable names must begin with the percent character (%).

   Example: %REQUEST_ACTION

6. Select Request Context from the Variable Type list.

   Request context settings open.

7. Select the variable value from the Property list.
8. Click OK.

   The variable appears in the Variables tab of the domain. The variable can now be used in policy expressions or responses.