How to create alternative name types
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Alternative name types can be applied to all metadata items managed within the Stewardship Organisation you create the alternative name type in.
1. Go to the Stewardship Organisation Homepage you want to create an alternative name type in.
Title: required field, e.g. Short name, Technical name
Definition: optional field, allows user to provide a description of the alternative name type
Max length: required field, value range from 1-256, restricts user to create an alternative name of length greater than the max length
Visibility: required field. This sets which group in the registry can see this alternative name type. Available options are:Public, Authenticated, Stewardship Organisation and Workgroup
4. Once the alternative name is saved you will be able to view, edit and delete the alternative name type.
2. Go to and select 'Alternative Name Type'.
3. Select and enter all the required fields.
