> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.devolutions.net/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.devolutions.net/pam/concepts/action-property.md). # Action property An **action property** is a parameter assigned to an action that passes specific data needed to complete it. In Devolutions PAM, action properties are critical for securely managing and automating tasks such as [password rotation](https://docs.devolutions.net/pam/concepts/password-rotation/) and [account discovery](https://docs.devolutions.net/pam/concepts/account-discovery/). Each action includes a set of properties (some required, some optional) grouped into two categories: provider properties and account properties. Provider properties are used once per session to connect to an [identity provider](https://docs.devolutions.net/pam/concepts/identity-providers/), typically using administrative credentials. For example, Devolutions PAM may use a provider property like a username and password to authenticate to the identity provider before managing accounts. Account properties are tied to individual user accounts on the identity provider. These include values like account username, password, or unique identifiers that let Devolutions PAM perform specific actions, such as rotating a password for that particular account. Together, action properties streamline [privileged task automation](https://docs.devolutions.net/pam/concepts/privileged-task-automation/) by ensuring the right data is securely supplied to each action. #### Action property aliases * Action parameter #### See also * [Providers (Devolutions Server)](https://docs.devolutions.net/pam/server/providers/) * [Providers (Devolutions Cloud)](https://docs.devolutions.net/pam/pam-with-devolutions-cloud/providers/) * [Password rotation (Devolutions Server)](https://docs.devolutions.net/pam/kb/knowledge-base/create-anyidentity-action-script-dvls/#password-rotation) * [Password rotation policies (Devolutions Cloud)](https://docs.devolutions.net/pam/pam-with-devolutions-cloud/pam-password-rotation-policies/) --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.devolutions.net/pam/concepts/action-property.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.