| Description |
Email address |
| Format |
Preferred address for the "to:" field of email to be sent to this person. |
| Classification |
Contact/location information |
| Origin/ObjectClass |
inetOrgPerson |
| OID |
0.9.2342.19200300.100.1.3 |
| SAML attribute name |
urn:mace:dir:attribute-def:mail |
| LDAP syntax |
directoryString [1.3.6.1.4.1.1466.115.121.1.15] |
| Number of values |
Multiple |
| Example values |
dumbledore@hsww.edu |
| Notes on usage |
Mail address should only be used when the Service Provider needs to communicate with the end user. It should not be used as an identifier and should not be relied upon to be persistent. |
| Notes on privacy |
This attribute should not be used in transactions where it is desirable to maintain user anonymity. Privacy considerations should be observed when making a decision about releasing this attribute, as it provides user contact information. |
| Available |
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| Source |
LDAP Directory |
