> # Specifying a Port Owner

> Using the port owner feature, you can specify the owner of a port and the purpose for which a port is used so that the other administrators are informed.

> Note The port guard and port owner features are available for all ports regardless of the operational mode.

> ## Detailed Steps

> To specify or remove the port owner using DCNM-SAN, follow these steps:

> 1. Expand Switches > FC Interfaces > Physical.

> You see the interface configuration in the Information pane.

> 2. Click the General tab and then select the switch/port.
> 3. In the Owner text box, enter a port owner and the purpose for which port is used.

> To specify or remove the port owner using Device Manager, follow these steps:

> 1. Double-click the interface in the modules panel.
> 2. Click the General tab.
> 3. In the Owner text box, enter a port owner and the purpose for which the port is used.
> 4. Click Apply.

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