# Exclude identities with specific identity attributes from aggregation **URL:** \ **Category:** SHF Discussion and Questions\ **Tags:** webservice-connector, connectors, identityiq, identity-security-cloud, aggregation\ **Created:** [September 10, 2026, 1:54am UTC](https://developer.sailpoint.com/discuss/t/exclude-identities-with-specific-identity-attributes-from-aggregation/222127 "2026-09-10T01:54:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 4
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Hi @jmmb You can use the filterString attribute on the connector as well. Refer this URL for more detailed guide on how to add it and formulate your own filterString without changing anything on the actual API endpoints. > [@Aggregate only specific accounts in workday source](https://developer.sailpoint.com/discuss/t/aggregate-only-specific-accounts-in-workday-source/21828/3): > > In case Felipe’s linked article ever changes, here are the details of the article. Overview Often there is a need to filter accounts on a source during an account aggregation process. While some source connectors offer an ability to filter accounts natively, other source connectors may not, usually due to technical limitations - such as a lack of filtering abilities in APIs the connector is calling. Luckily, IdentityNow does have an ability to filter accounts on its side, as part of the aggre… --- _[View the full topic](https://developer.sailpoint.com/discuss/t/exclude-identities-with-specific-identity-attributes-from-aggregation/222127)._