# Configure a Realm Adapter Auditing provider

The Realm Adapter Auditing provider allows you to use implementations of the `weblogic.security.audit.AuditProvider` class when using Compatibility security. In order for the Realm Adapter Auditing provider to work properly, the implementation of the `weblogic.security.audit.AuditProvider` class must have been defined in the Audit Provider Class field on the Domain: Compatibility Security: General tab.

To configure a Realm Adapter Auditing provider:

1. If you have not already done so, in the Change Center of the Administration Console, click Lock & Edit (see Use the Change Center).
2. In the left pane, select Security Realms and click the name of the security realm.
3. Expand Providers > Auditing and click New.

   The Create a New Auditing Provider page appears.

4. In the Name field, enter a name for the Auditing provider.
5. From the Type drop-down list, select `RealmAdapterAuditor` and click OK.
6. Click the name of the Auditing provider you just created.
7. On the Configuration page for the Auditing provider, set the desired values on the Common and Provider-Specific tabs.
8. To activate these changes, in the Change Center of the Administration Console, click Activate Changes.
   Not all changes take effect immediately—some require a restart (see Use the Change Center).

After you finish

Restart WebLogic Server so that your changes can take effect.