[[_policy_regex]]
= Regex-Based Policy

You can use this type of policy to define regex conditions for your permissions.

To create a new regex-based policy, select *Regex* in the item list in the upper right corner of the policy listing.

.Add Regex-Based Policy
image:images/policy/create-regex.png[alt="Add Regex-Based Policy"]

== Configuration

* *Name*
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A human-readable and unique string describing the policy. A best practice is to use names that are closely related to your business and security requirements, so you can identify them more easily.
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* *Description*
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A string containing details about this policy.
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* *Target Claim*
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Specifies the name of the target claim in the token.
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* *Regex Pattern*
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Specifies the regex pattern.
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* *Logic*
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The <<_policy_logic, Logic>> of this policy to apply after the other conditions have been evaluated.