> # Creating Device Aliases

> ## Detailed Steps

> To lock the fabric and create a device alias in the pending database, follow these steps:

> 1. Expand End Devices, and then select Device Alias in the Physical Attributes pane.

> You see the device alias configuration in the Information pane.

> 2. Click the Configuration tab and click the Create Row icon.

> You see the Device Alias Creation dialog box.

> 3. Select a switch from the drop-down menu.
> 4. Complete the Alias name and pWWN fields.
> 5. Click Create to create this alias or click Close to discard any unsaved changes.

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