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# Add targeting attributes to an intercept study

Targeting attributes are one of many methods used to narrow down who can apply for and/or participate in your study. For example, if you’re only looking to hear from participants between the ages of 18 and 35, you’ll set that using a targeting attribute.

{% hint style="info" %}
**Note:** **Age** and **Country** are both required attributes for every intercept study. You’ll see these automatically listed in the left sidebar. Click **Age** to edit your requirements in the builder. **Country** is predetermined based on the target country you selected during setup.
{% endhint %}

Intercept studies offer three types of targeting attributes:

* **Standard attributes (primary only):** Things like participant age and location. These attributes rely on data participants are required to provide when creating their Dscout account. For more information, see [Standard targeting attributes](/recruit-participants/dscout-scout-panel/targeting-attributes/standard-targeting-attributes.md).
* **Behavioral attributes:** Things like recent browsing behavior. These attributes rely on data available for members of the Dscout Scout Panel who have activated Dscout XT. For more information, see [Behavioral targeting attributes](/recruit-participants/dscout-scout-panel/targeting-attributes/behavioral-targeting-attributes.md).
* **Custom attributes:** Attributes tailored to fit your organization’s recruitment needs. For more information, see [Custom targeting attributes](/recruit-participants/dscout-scout-panel/targeting-attributes/custom-targeting-attributes.md).

**To add targeting attributes to your study:**

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
Navigate to the **Intercept** tab of your study.

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Select either **Basic targeting** or **Behavioral targeting** in the left sidebar. The available targeting attributes are displayed in the right sidebar.

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Select the attributes you want to add from the right sidebar. The attribute and its associated options are added to the builder.

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Configure the required settings for your selected attribute.

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Click **Done**.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Repeat the above steps to add all the attributes you need.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

Now, your targeting attributes are added to your study. When launched, your study will only appear to Scouts who meet your set requirements. If you change your mind and want to delete an attribute, locate the attribute in the builder, then click the **Delete (trash)** icon in the top right corner of the attribute.


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