User properties
In addition to names and email addresses—which are automatically populated—DX supports several core user properties that enhance personalization, reporting, and integration across the platform.
| Property | Purpose |
|---|---|
start_date |
Used to measure ramp-up time and assign users to tenure bands. This property is required for Onboarding. |
github_username |
Associates GitHub activity with DX user records. This property is required for GitHub-based reports and PlatformX surveys. |
additional_github_username |
An additional field for instances where more than one GitHub instance exists. |
gitlab_username |
Associates GitLab activity with DX user records. This property is required for GitLab-based reports and PlatformX surveys. |
exclude_from_snapshots |
If set to TRUE, excludes the user from Snapshots. |
ai_light_adoption_date |
Date on which user became a light AI adopter. |
ai_moderate_adoption_date |
Date on which user became a moderate AI adopter. |
ai_heavy_adoption_date |
Date on which user became a heavy AI adopter. |
Setting properties
For setting GitHub usernames, please see How does DX link user identities across systems?. For all other properties, DX offers five methods for setting properties as described below:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| CSV upload | Upload CSVs by browsing to the User CSVs admin area in DX. |
| Web API | Use the users.update Web API method to set properties. |
| Okta sync | Enable Okta directory sync to sync properties automatically. |
| Profile editor | DX provides a profile editor to use in onboarding checklists. |
| Workday RaaS | User properties can be included in Workday RaaS reports. |