> # Enabling Auto-learning

> ## Detailed Steps

> To enable auto-learning, follow these steps:

> 1. Expand a VSAN and select Port Security in the Logical Domains pane.
> - You see the port security configuration for that VSAN in the Information pane.
> 2. Click the Actions tab.
> 3. Click in the Action column under Activation, next to the switch or VSAN on which you want to activate port security. You see a drop-down menu with the following options:
> - activate—Valid port security settings are activated.
> - activate (TurnLearningOff)—Valid port security settings are activated and auto-learn turned off.
> - forceActivate—Activation is forced.
> - forceActivate(TurnLearningOff)—Activation is forced and auto-learn is turned off.
> - deactivate—All currently active port security settings are deactivated.
> - NoSelection— No action is taken.
> 4. Select one of the port security options for that switch.
> 5. Check the AutoLearn check box for each switch in the VSAN to enable auto-learning.
> 6. Click the Apply Changes icon to save these changes.

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