# Create external User elements

The external User element defines who your external users are and how they can identify themselves to get access to networks and services as defined in your Engine Access rules.

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You can import and export external Users and User Groups through an LDIF file to or from some other Management Server.

## Steps

1. Select User Authentication.
2. Browse to Users.
3. Right-click the Authentication domain, then select New > User.
4. Configure the settings.
5. Click the OK button.

## External User Properties dialog box

Use this dialog box to define external user properties.

Option | Definition
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Name | Specify the user name in the directory.
RDN | Relative Distinguished Name (RDN): Specify a unique name for the user to identify in a directory. Note: This field is displayed, if only the Engine has access to the external directory server.
DN | Distinguished Name (DN): This is the full directory path of the user. It is inherited from the Authentication Domain to which the user belongs. Note: This field is displayed, if only the Engine has access to the external directory server.
Comment | An optional comment for your own reference.
Authentication Domain | Shows the Authentication Domain to which the user belongs.