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title: Creating a Masking Method
slug: kronpam-reference-guide-3-5-0/creating-a-masking-method
description: Learn how to define a masking method for databases using SQL Proxies with this step-by-step guide. Navigate to the SQL Proxy Policy in the Policy Control section and access the Masking Method tab. Enter the masking details, including name, description, co
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createdAt: 2022-08-01T16:43:18.000Z
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A masking method must be defined for the related database types, to apply masking policies to databases when using SQL Proxies.

1. Navigate to **Policy > Masking Method/**
2. Click the blue **Add **button and inside the pop-up enter the **Method Name.**
3. In the Rules; enter **Method Pattern**, **Database Type**, and** Column Type.**
4. Click **Save.**

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/g9cApVza9NIhSh0pjZYtA/A3xapFXEl372iS5GFgbFD_image.png "Masking Method")

**Masking Pattern:** Masking functions should be defined in Java regex pattern. Some patterns are defined by default.


**Database Type:** Masking functions set in the masking pattern field vary for each database. The correct Database type selection is required to apply masking.


**Column Type:** The masking policy is applied according to the column type. The correct column type selection is required to apply masking.


**Hide Column:** The checkbox allows columns to be hidden for any applied method.