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title: Domain Separation in Proofpoint DLP integration
description: Domain separation enables you to separate data, processes, and administrative tasks into logical groupings called domains. You can then control several aspects of this separation, including which users can see and access data.
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# Domain Separation in Proofpoint DLP integration

Domain separation enables you to separate data, processes, and administrative tasks into logical groupings called domains. You can then control several aspects of this separation, including which users can see and access data.

## Support level

Support: Basic.

## How domain separation works with Proofpoint DLP integration

Follow these steps to achieve domain separation:

-   Create a user with the required role in the respective domain.
-   Perform the Proofpoint DLP integration procedures in the appropriate domain.

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