# tag

Specifies the tag prefix that identifies messages for processing.

This parameter applies to mmsnmptrapd message modification module.

Name:

  tag

Scope:

  module

Type:

  word (see Rsyslog Parameter String Constants)

Default:

  module=snmptrapd

Required?:

  no

Introduced:

  at least 5.8.1, possibly earlier

## Description

Tells the module which start string inside the tag to look for. The default is `snmptrapd`. Note that a slash (`/`) is automatically appended to this tag for matching. You should not include a trailing slash unless you specifically need to match a double slash. For example, setting `tag="tag/"` results in a check for `tag//` at the start of the tag field.

## Module usage

    module(load="mmsnmptrapd" tag="snmptrapd")

### Legacy names (for reference)

Historic names/directives for compatibility. Do not use in new configs.

- $mmsnmptrapdTag — maps to tag (status: legacy)

## See also

See also mmsnmptrapd message modification module.

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