# How to create alternative name types



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<mark style="background-color:orange;">Alternative name types can be applied to all metadata items managed within the Stewardship Organisation you create the alternative name type in.</mark>
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## How to create a new alternative name type <a href="#how_to_create_a_new_alternative_name_type" id="how_to_create_a_new_alternative_name_type"></a>

1\. Go to the Stewardship Organisation Homepage you want to create an alternative name type in.

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2\. Go to ![](https://desk.zoho.com.au/galleryDocuments/edbsn0a832dc2d8b6188337f853cafc29d547e821546c3810160743bf3a69e7b729b2c7a335156264b0c4af3557c6e25e267bb0f865081cec92111f879706055d0be0?inline=true) and select 'Alternative Name Type'.

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3\. Select ![](https://desk.zoho.com.au/galleryDocuments/edbsn0a832dc2d8b6188337f853cafc29d547f96d10820cfd770eaa6e0dd11b46c622384a533646a3b7e854232ef053aeeb7e4ab44b818ef1ef6782fb026de3a15c39?inline=true) and enter all the required fields.

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* 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.

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