Custom Tags allow you to add your own data to servers and applications. This includes details such as point of contact, location, team, risk level, compliance status, or any other information relevant to your environment. This is especially useful for documenting important applications and servers with details that may not be captured elsewhere.
Understanding Custom Tag Types
Custom tags can store different types of data depending on your needs. When creating a tag, you select which type best fits the information you want to track.
Available Tag Types
String - Free text field for general information such as owner name, contact details, or notes
Link - URL field that creates clickable links to documentation, ticket systems, or external resources
Number - Numeric values for quantitative data such as priority scores, costs, or capacity metrics
List - Dropdown menu with predefined options for standardized values (only available for Servers)
When to Use List Type Tags
List type tags are ideal when you need consistent, standardized data across your environment. Instead of allowing free-text entry, users select from predefined options you define.
Note: The List type is currently only available for Server entities, not Application entities.
How to Create Custom Tags
1. Navigate to Custom Tags
Click the Settings icon, then select Data Import > Custom Tags.
2. Create a New Tag
Click New Tag to open the custom tag creation dialog.
3. Configure Tag Details
Name - The display name shown in the Faddom interface
Entity - Choose whether this tag applies to Server or Application
Type - Select the data type: String, Link, Number, or List
Default Value - Optional default value that will be applied if left blank
4. Click Save
The tag is now created and ready to use.
5. Repeat for Multiple Tags
Repeat this process to create additional custom tags as needed.
Importing Data via CSV
Once you have created your custom tags, you can import data in bulk using a CSV file.
1. Click CSV Import Tab
In the Custom Tags screen, click the CSV Import tab.
2. Prepare Your CSV File
Your CSV file must include:
A Key column - Identifies the server or application (e.g., IP address or hostname)
Additional columns for each custom tag you want to populate
Columns can be left blank or will use the default value if one was configured.
3. Upload and Map Columns
Upload your CSV file
Select which column is the Key column
Map the remaining columns to your custom tags
Click Import at the bottom
The status of the upload will be displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Viewing Custom Tags
On Servers
Once completed, you will be able to see the details in the Custom Tags section of the server properties panel.
Additionally, by clicking Manage Tags or Import Tags, you can navigate to the relevant page for editing or importing more data.
On Application Maps
If you have applied tags to an Application Map, you can see and edit these from the Application Map view.
If you have any questions or need help, please contact support@faddom.com.